A tomato, along with vitamin C, vitamin A and several minerals, also has 10,000 other chemicals in it most of which researchers are still trying to isolate, study, and identify. The phytochemicals that researchers have uncovered are changing the way we think about food, especially fruits and vegetables. For example, broccoli contains a substance that may prevent, even cure, breast cancer. Citrus fruits have substances that make it easier for your body to remove carcinogens, thus decreasing the chance of contracting cancer. Citrus fruits have substances that make it easier for your body to remove carcinogens, thus decreasing the chance of contracting cancer.
Grapes contain a phytochemical that appears to protect each cell's DNA from damage.
Similarly, a number of vegetables contain phytochemicals that appear to offer protection against cancer- causing substances. Features The problem, though, is that most of us don't eat enough fruits and vegetables to reap the benefits they offer. Those nutrients include vitamins B1, B2, B6, beta carotene, vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin E, the minerals sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, chromium, selenium, as well as numerous enzymes. The recommended serving is 1 to 2 teaspoons taken on an empty stomach. Do not exceed 2 servings per day without the advice of your health practitioner.