The carrot, scientifically termed as Daucus carota & subspecies-sativus. Carrot is a horn- shaped root vegetable, usually orange in color, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. It has a crisp texture when fresh. Interestingly, the most commonly eaten part of a carrot is a taproot, although the greens are edible as well. It is a domesticated form of the wild carrot Daucus carota, native to Europe and southwestern Asia. The domestic carrot has been selectively bred for its greatly enlarged and more palatable, less woody-textured edible taproot.
Some of the benefits of carrots are as follows:
Carrot juice is rich in vitamin- A, this vitamin A in the natural form gets easily assimilated in the body. Apart from Vitamin A, it also contain Vitamins B, C, D, E, G and K. Carrot juice is misunderstood to be heavy to digest and cough producing. In fact it acts as an appetizer and stimulates the secretion of digestive juices.
Benefits of Carrots Improved vision Western culture understands of carrots being "good for the eyes" is one of the few we got right. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A is transformed in the retina, to rhodopsin, a purple pigment necessary for night vision.
Beta-carotene has also been shown to protect against macular degeneration and senile cataracts. A study found that people who eat the most beta-carotene had 40 percent lower risk of macular degeneration than those who consumed little.
Cancer Prevention
Studies have shown carrots reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer. Researchers have just discovered falcarinol and falcarindiol which they feel cause the anticancer
properties.
Falcarinol is a natural pesticide produced by the carrot that protects its roots from fungal diseases. Carrots are one of the only common sources of this compound. A study showed 1/3 lower cancer risk by carrot-eating mice.
Anti-Aging
The high level of beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant to cell damage done to the body through regular metabolism. It help slows down the aging of cells.
Healthy Glowing Skin (from the inside)
Since, Vitamin A and antioxidants present in the carrot protects the skin from sun damage. Besides, Deficiencies of vitamin A cause dryness to the skin, hair and nails. Vitamin A prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.
As a Powerful Antiseptic carrot
Carrots are known by herbalists to prevent infection. Therefore, they can be used on cuts – shredded raw or boiled and mashed.
For Beautiful Skin (from the outside)
Carrots are used as an inexpensive and very convenient facial mask. Try just mix grated carrot with a bit of honey.Prevent Heart Disease
Studies show that diets high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Carrots have no t only beta-carotene but also alpha-carotene and lutein.
The regular consumption of carrots also reduces cholesterol levels because the soluble fibers in carrots bind with bile acids.
Some of the benefits of carrots are as follows:
Carrot juice is rich in vitamin- A, this vitamin A in the natural form gets easily assimilated in the body. Apart from Vitamin A, it also contain Vitamins B, C, D, E, G and K. Carrot juice is misunderstood to be heavy to digest and cough producing. In fact it acts as an appetizer and stimulates the secretion of digestive juices.
Benefits of Carrots Improved vision Western culture understands of carrots being "good for the eyes" is one of the few we got right. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A is transformed in the retina, to rhodopsin, a purple pigment necessary for night vision.
Beta-carotene has also been shown to protect against macular degeneration and senile cataracts. A study found that people who eat the most beta-carotene had 40 percent lower risk of macular degeneration than those who consumed little.
Cancer Prevention
Studies have shown carrots reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer. Researchers have just discovered falcarinol and falcarindiol which they feel cause the anticancer
properties.
Falcarinol is a natural pesticide produced by the carrot that protects its roots from fungal diseases. Carrots are one of the only common sources of this compound. A study showed 1/3 lower cancer risk by carrot-eating mice.
Anti-Aging
The high level of beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant to cell damage done to the body through regular metabolism. It help slows down the aging of cells.
Healthy Glowing Skin (from the inside)
Since, Vitamin A and antioxidants present in the carrot protects the skin from sun damage. Besides, Deficiencies of vitamin A cause dryness to the skin, hair and nails. Vitamin A prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.
As a Powerful Antiseptic carrot
Carrots are known by herbalists to prevent infection. Therefore, they can be used on cuts – shredded raw or boiled and mashed.
For Beautiful Skin (from the outside)
Carrots are used as an inexpensive and very convenient facial mask. Try just mix grated carrot with a bit of honey.Prevent Heart Disease
Studies show that diets high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Carrots have no t only beta-carotene but also alpha-carotene and lutein.
The regular consumption of carrots also reduces cholesterol levels because the soluble fibers in carrots bind with bile acids.
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