Carrots are one of the most versatile and commonly used vegetables around the world that come packed with plenty of incredible health benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, preventing cancer, and boosting eyesight.
2. INTRODUCTION
ABOUT CARROTS
Carrots are one of the most versatile
and commonly used vegetables
around the world that come packed
with plenty of incredible health
benefits, such as improving
cardiovascular health, preventing
cancer, and boosting eyesight. They
have been valued for their medicinal
properties for centuries, being
added to salads, soups, stews, and
even used as a delicious juice
3. 1.
PREVENTS
HEARTDISEASE
A study conducted at the Wolfson
Gastrointestinal Laboratory in
Edinburgh, Scotland showed that
eating 1-2 cups of carrots per day for
just 3-weeks resulted in an 11%
reduction in cholesterol, particularly
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol, which is a known as a risk
factor for heart disease
4. 2.
PREVENTS
CANCER
British researchers discovered that an
increase in beta-carotene intake up to 2.7
milligrams per day, which is equivalent to
just one carrot, resulted in a 40% lower risk of
developing lung cancer
5. 3.
LOWERS
BLOOD
PRESSURE
One cup of chopped carrots meets 11%
of the daily recommended amount of
potassium, which helps to lower blood
pressure, increase circulation, and
decrease the risk of strokes, heart
attacks, and developing atherosclerosis
6. 4.
ENHANCES
EYESIGHT
Carrots contain a powerful form of Vitamin A,
known as beta-carotene, which is excellent
for eyesight. Just one cup meets 400% of the
daily recommended amount of Vitamin A,
which means that these vegetables are
powerful for preventing night blindness,
macular degeneration, and other eye
disorders
7. 5.
IMPROVES
DIGESTION
Sufficient intake of dietary fiber is
essential for maintaining good digestive
health, and while modern diets make it
a challenge to meet the minimum
recommended daily amount, carrots are
so rich in both soluble and insoluble
dietary fiber that it becomes an easy
target to achieve
8. 6.
SLOWSAGING
Carrots contain an intense dose of
powerful antioxidants that can help to
reduce oxidative stress, which not only
makes skin look younger and healthier
but actually keeps cells in the body
healthier too
9. 7.
BOOSTS
IMMUNITY
Carrots contain natural antiseptic and
antibacterial compounds, which help to
boost the strength of the immune
system, while also offering plenty of
Vitamin C
10. 8.
NATURALANTI-
INFLAMMATORY
Minerals such as potassium and
magnesium are excellent for
maintaining fluid balance in the body
and reducing inflammation, which
carrots are a rich source of
11. 9.
GOODFORTHE
BRAIN
Studies have shown that carrots and
carrot juice help to prevent cognitive
decline and Alzheimer’s disease,
particularly due to their powerful
capacity to reduce oxidative stress
12. 10.
IMPROVESORAL
HEALTH
Carrots are highly alkalizing, which
means that they help to cleanse and
protect teeth and gums by creating an
environment in which bacteria and
plaque cannot thrive