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Hello Friends !
Hope you all are doing well ! Today I am here to share with you, valuable information about carrots.
Carrots are among the most widely used vegetables in the world. People love it and enjoy it's taste and recipes made out of it. In India, Gajar ka halwa is a must recipe in most of the houses. People love it as sweet dish and it is called by different names in different parts of India. It is said to be a rich delight by many people in India in winters.
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| Soup made up of carrot. |
Use of carrots is widespread in the world because they can be grown easily. Carrots posses versatility when it comes to dishes and cuisines. They are used in cultural cuisines and you can use it many dishes as I do when I add different veggies in my dishes. I love the color, aroma & taste, they gives to my recipes. Also, it is a best way to incorporate goodness of veggies in your diet.
llllllll🍃SOMETHINGS MORE ABOUT CARROTS : AN INTRODUCTION 🍃llllllll
Scientific Classification - Daucus carota
Category - Root Vegetable.
Carrot comes in different colors such as orange, purple, white, yellow and red.
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| You can include carrot in salad. |
Edible part of carrot is the taproot of the carrot vegetable that is eaten commonly by mass. Greens can be used in salads and other forms.
This variety of carrot commonly eaten is believed to be originated from Europe and Southwestern Asia. Nowadays, China is the major producer of carrots. China exports carrot in different parts of the world. Carrot is also produced in other parts of the world.
Carrot is consumed in salads & soups. It is eaten as alone in snacks, side dishes, delicacy (Gajar ka halwa), juices, curry & is included in recipes of rice, uttpam, cake, pie etc.
Carrots are liked by both adults and children. They are crunchy and sweet in taste.
Carrots are not only tasty to eat buy they are beneficial to our Health & Beauty
The health benefits of carrots and their delicious taste are the factors behind the fact that they are an important vegetable in not only healthy and tasty cuisines but in culture cuisine too all over the world.
Tokay, in this article, I am going to tell you about health benefits of carrot. So, keep reading............
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Nutritional Value & Facts :
Carrots are known to have beta-carotene and fiber. They are a very good source of antioxidants. Carrots contains good amount of Vitamin A, C, K, and B8. They are rich in foliate, iron, pantothenic acid, potassium, manganese and copper.
1). BOOSTS IMMUNITY 😊 🍃🍃 -
Carrots have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. These properties are helpful in boosting immunity. They contain vitamin C that stimulates WBCs or white blood cells. These WBCs have important role in our immune system.
Carrots, raw
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.2oz)
Nutritional Value Chart
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calorie) | 173KJ (41kcal) | - |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6g | - |
| Sugars | 4.7g | - |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8g | - |
| Total Fat | 0.24g | - |
| Protein | 0.93g | - |
| Vitamin A equiv. beta-carotene lutein-zeaxanthin | 835 μg 8285 μg 256 μg | 104% 77% |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.066 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.058 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.983 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.273 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 19 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2 μg | 13% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.143 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 69 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 3% |
| Other constituents Fluoride & water | 3.2 µg 88 g | - |
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1). BOOSTS IMMUNITY 😊 🍃🍃 -
Carrots have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. These properties are helpful in boosting immunity. They contain vitamin C that stimulates WBCs or white blood cells. These WBCs have important role in our immune system.
2). AIDS IN DIGESTION 😊 🍃 🍃 -
Carrots have good amount of dietary fiber. This root vegetable contains significant amount of fiber that is helpful in maintaining good digestion. Fiber adds bulk to the stool and it helps passing of stool smoothly through the digestive tract. It also stimulates the secretion of gastric juices and helps in stimulation of peristaltic motion. Consumption of carrots is helpful in treating constipation. It is helpful in protection of your colon and stomach from various serious illnesses including colorectal cancer.
3). LOWERS DOWN THE CHOLESTEROL 😊 🍃🍃 -
As said above, Carrots contain dietary fiber. This fiber not only helps in maintains healthy digestive system but it is also good for heart health. Fiber in carrots help in eliminating excess LDL cholesterol from the walls of arteries and blood vessels. Thus, helping healthy heart.
4). PROTECTS AGAINST HEART DISEASES 😊 🍃 🍃 -
Regular consumption of carrots can reduce the higher level of cholesterol. A study conducted by researchers at the Wolfson Gastrointestinal Laboratory in Edinburgh, Scotland on the therapeutic value of carrots, revealed that if seven ounces of raw carrots per day are consumed for three weeks then cholesterol level drops by an average of 11%.
High cholesterol levels are dangerous to your health. High cholesterol level is a major heart-disease causing factor.
To prevent heart disease, you can consume appropriate amount of carrots.
Another study conducted by a group of Swedish scientists said that carrots are helpful in reducing the chances of heart attack.
Study at the Mario Negri Institute For Pharmacological Research, Italy discovered that those who consume carrots had a one-third risk of heart attack as compared to those who consume fewer carrots.
5). LOWERS DOWN THE BLOOD PRESSURE 😊 🍃🍃 -
Carrots contain rich amount of potassium. Potassium is a vasodilator. Vasodilation refers to the widening of blood vessels. It results from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, in particular in the large veins (called venodilators), large arteries, and smaller arterioles. The process is the opposite of vasoconstriction, which is the narrowing of blood vessels.
Potassium in carrot can relax the tension in your blood vessels and arteries. It increases the blood flow and circulation which boost organ function throughout the body and reduces the stress on the cardiovascular system. High blood pressure may lead to strokes, heart attacks and atherosclerosis. The coumarin present in carrot also helps in reducing hypertension and protects the heart health!
Carrot contains Beta-carotene. Consumption of Beta-carotene reduces the risk of several cancers. It protects against lung cancer. British researchers found that increased consumption of beta-carotene from 1.7 to 2.7 milligrams per day reduced the risk of lung cancer by more than 40%. Carrot (an average) contains about 3 milligrams of beta-carotene.
A study conducted by researchers found that carrots reduced the risk of colon cancer by as much as 24% as they contain fiber. Other study revealed that women who ate raw carrots were 5 to 8 times less likely to develop breastfeeding cancer than those who didn't.
7). IMPROVES EYESIGHT 😊 🍃🍃 -
Carrots contains loads of vitamin A. Vitamin A is good and required for vision. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause difficulty in seeing in dim light. It can cause night blindness. Vitamin A present in carrot improves eyesight and prevent the deficiency due to which night blindness can occur.
8). REDUCES MACULAR DEGENERATION 😊 🍃🍃 -
Macular degeneration is the condition in which elderly person that impairs the function of the macula. It is common eye disease in which eyesight becomes weak. Research said that people who included the most amount of beta-carotene in their diet had a 40% lower risk of macular degeneration compared to those who consumed the least. Through an enzymatic reaction, Beta-carotene has the capability to split itself to form pro-vitamin A. Pro-Vitamin A is associated with antioxidant capacity linked with vision. So, overall if you want to keep your eyesight and vision good, then consume carrots.
9). REDUCES THE RISK OF STROKE 😊 🍃🍃 -
As already mentioned above, carrots are good for heart health. Carrots, when consumed everyday reduces the risk of stroke by 68%. A study conducted on stroke patients found that those with the highest levels of beta-carotene had the highest levels of beta-carotene had the highest survival rate.
10). CONTROL DIABETES 😊 🍃🍃 -
Carrots control blood sugar levels. Carotenoids are present in carrots that helps in blood sugar regulation. Carotenoids inversely affect insulin resistance lowering blood sugar. This helps diabetics patients. By consuming carrots, they can live a normal and healthy life however, consulting doctor is must and always advisable before consuming. Carotenoids controls the amount of insulin and glucose that is being used and metabolized by the body, providing a healthy fluctuation in diabetics.
11). MAINTAIN ORAL HEALTH 😊🍃🍃 -
Consumption of carrots helps in maintaining good oral health. Eating carrot is helpful in keeping teeth strong and prevent teeth problems & gum diseases. Carrots contain vitamin C that is good for teeth health and oral hygiene.
Carrots are really very beneficial for your health. Apart from above described properties, carrots posses antiseptic qualities and can be used as laxatives and vermicides. Not only for health, it is also good for you Beauty It is a remedy for dry skin softer, smoother, and firmer. (For beauty benefits visit Beauty blog . Carrot juice improves stomach and gastrointestinal health.
Whether you consume carrot in raw form, cooked or in form of juice, it is goos for your health.
So, why are you waiting for ??? Include carrots in your diet from today and enjoy it'a delicious taste and health benefits.
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Author - Swatti Sharrma ß
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Disclaimer :- This blog is not intended to any prescription or medical advice. It is for general info only. Always consult your doctor before using or applying on anything. Keep an eye on the ingredients to which you are allergic. Be cautious if you have any specific health condition or you are under medication. Consult your doctor first. Use info on your own wisdom.
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