The Dhaka Times Desk Tomatoes should not be consumed in large quantities, however beneficial they may be. This can be counterproductive. Especially for those who suffer from acidity problem, tomatoes should also be eaten in moderation.
Bengalis have everything from fish broth to chutney and tomato. Tomatoes are commonly used in many Bengali dishes to add flavor and red colour. This grain is also used raw in salads. That is, just like cooked vegetables, tomatoes are eaten raw like fruits. This tomato is full of nutrients. It is rich in various vitamins and minerals. Vitamins B1, B3, B6, B7 and C are present in this tomato. Adding tomato to cooking increases the taste and also increases the immunity of the body. The lycopene and potassium in tomatoes also help in controlling blood pressure. Tomato juice is also beneficial for weight loss. Although beneficial, eating too much tomato should not be done at all, it can be counterproductive. Especially for those who suffer from acidity problem, tomatoes should be eaten in moderation.
# Normal tomato has high acid level, so if you have gastric or indigestion problem then it is better not to eat tomato every day.
# Raw tomatoes should not be eaten at all. Even if you have to eat it, then you have to eat it without the seeds.
What problems can be caused by eating too much tomato?
# Eating too much tomato can also increase joint pain. The reason is that tomatoes contain a compound called solanine. Which increases the pain of various joints in the body.
# Tomatoes contain a compound called histamine. Which can increase skin rash or allergy problem. Mouth, throat, tongue infection can also occur. However, not everyone has this problem.
# People with kidney problems have slightly higher levels of sodium, potassium in their blood. On top of that, adding too much tomato in cooking or eating tomato-like things can increase potassium levels.
# Again, excessive consumption of tomatoes can increase the level of a compound called 'lycopene' in the blood at an abnormal rate. Due to which skin color can become pale. In medical terms it is called Lycopenoderma. Source: Anandabazar Patrika Online.
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How to prevent dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).
Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.
1. Common dengue fever
2. Dengue fever with bleeding.
In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-
1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.
2. Severe headache.
3. Pain behind the eyes.
4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.
5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.
6. Nausea or vomiting.
7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.
In case of dengue fever with bleeding:
1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.
2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.
If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
On the other hand
Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do to prevent Dengue:
1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.
2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.
3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.
4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.
5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.
6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.
7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.
8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org
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