14 Powerful health benefits of CARROTS

The scientific name of carrot is “Daucus carota” which is a root vegetable. Carrots come in red, purple, white, orange and yellow color varieties but usually seen in orange color. It is believed that carrots have originated in Central Asia, in the hills of Kashmir and Punjab in India, with a secondary center of distribution in Asia, North Africa and Europe. It is widely cultivated in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, east Africa, West Africa, South America and The Caribbean. As we all of us know that Carrot is a popular vegetable all over the world and they are highly nutritive , rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. They may be eaten raw in salads or they may be boiled or cooked. But it is more helpful when they are taken raw.

Here are few health benefits of carrots -

Carrots are a good source of potassium, which can help to maintain healthy sodium levels in the body, thereby helping to reduce elevated blood pressure levels.

Carrots are rich in source of Sodium sulphur, chlorine and contain traces of iodine.

Carrots kill harmful germs in the mouth by chewing them immediately after meal and helps to prevent tooth decay.

Carrots increase saliva and supply essential minerals, vitamins and enzymes that aid in digestion. Eating carrots regularly may help in preventing gastric ulcers and other digestive disorders.

The nutrients in carrots can improve the health of your skin, hair and nails.

Carrots are extremely rich in source of Vitamin A which is good for eye sight.

Carrot juice is more beneficial in the treatment of dry and rough skin..

Carrots are rich in alkaline elements which aids to purify and revitalize the blood.

It is found that carrot soup is an excellent remedy for diarrhea.

Carrots helps to eliminate thread worms from children as it must be taken every morning, with no other food added to the meal.

Carrots are high in soluble fiber, which may reduce cholesterol and prevent heart disease

Carrots are a rich source of powerful antioxidant, which, among other vital uses, can be converted into vitamin A in the body to help maintain healthy skin.

Raw or grated carrots can be used to help heal wounds, cuts and inflammation

It acts as an Anti-Aging agent and gives beautiful and Healthy Glowing skin

Approximate Values of Vitamins and Minerals available in Carrot per 100 gm:

Iron – 2.0 mg – 2.5 mg

Calcium – 80 mg – 90 mg

Phosphorus – 500 mg – 530 mg

vitamin C – 2 mg – 4 mg

Side Effects:

If you eat excess raw carrots, you produce excess gas.

If you eat too many carrots, you’ll turn orange, makes your skin look orange, a condition referred to as “carotenemia, but its not dangerous. This orange color can take up to three weeks to show in your skin and just as long to disappear.

Children and vegetarians have a higher risk of carotenemia.