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Are tomatoes bad for high blood pressure?

Are tomatoes bad for high blood pressure?

No,Tomatoes contain lycopene, a nutrient that could be beneficial for lowering your cholesterol, preventing skin damage, and decreasing your blood pressure but canned tomatoes , sauses contains sodium which raises the bloodpressure.

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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