Ketchup used as medicine 💊

Is Ketchup a Medicine?? 

Up until the early 1800's tomatoes were thought to be poisonous. That’s why ketchup didn’t contain tomatoes back in those days. Different varieties of ketchup were made of berries, grapes, mushrooms, and other foods.

In 1834, the tomato got a makeover. A published medical paper claimed tomatoes could treat digestive problems. A spicy tomato mixture became a health fad in the 30's. It was advertised as being a cure-all for everything.

But if Miles’ Extract WAS in the form of ketchup, it was probably good stuff. All food was organic back then. And as we now know, tomatoes are rich in lycopene and antioxidants.Three years later, Archibald Miles began producing “Dr. Miles’ Compound Extract of Tomato.” Some sources state that Miles produced his extract in pill form. Other sources say it was ketchup. In either case, Miles was not a doctor. Authorities eventually dismissed his “medicine” as a hoax. 

Today we know that tomatoes do contain antioxidants which are beneficial in preventing various cancers, heart disease and diseases of ageing.

The high levels of vitamin C may also boost the immune system and help fight off ailments such as colds.

DRAWBACK

Today’s ketchup products, how

ever, have one big drawback. They’re sweetened. And you know what that means… Most are sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. 

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