CARROTS

BENEFITS OF CARROTS

Since childhood we have heard our mothers sayinf that if you want good eye-sight eat carrots. Carrots of Asian origin are rich with beta-carotene or Vitamin A,which enhances eye-sight. Other than Vitamin A carros also have other medicinal properties which are not known to everybody.

-The beta-carotene in carrots is an anti-oxident.combating the free radicals that contribute to conditions like cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration.
- Carrots prevent Cancer
- Carrots consumed daily reduces cholestrol and controls blood pressure.
- Carrot is good for blood sugar regulation because of the presence of carotenoids in carrot. Carotenoids inversely affect insulin resistance and thus lower blood sugar.

- Carrots have antiseptic qualities and therefore, can be used as laxative, vermicide and as remedy for liver conditions. Carrot oil is good for dry skin. It makes the skin softer, smoother and firmer. Carrot juice improves stomach and gastrointestinal health.

Nutritional values of Carrots :-

1. Calories - 27
2. Fat <1>
3. Saturated Fat - 0 g
4. Cholesterol - 0 mg
5. Carbohydrate - 6 g
6. Protein - 1 g
7. Dietary Fiber - 2 g
8. Sodium - 45 mg
9. Vitamin A - 13,418 IU
10. Vitamin B6 - <1>
11. Manganese - <1>
12. Potassium - 183 mg
13. Carotenoids - 10,138 micrograms