Health Benefits of Carrots
Rose May Pimentel in Health
Dec 12, 2020 • 3 min Read
Crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious — carrots are one of the most widely used and important root vegetables in the world. They are particularly a good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants.
We usually mix and cook carrots with other vegetables for “chop suey” and other dishes. Whether you consume them cooked, raw, or juiced, carrots will provide your body with beneficial nutrients.
Here are some of the amazing benefits of this ultimate health food, from Cookist:
1. Eye Health
Carrots are full of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the liver, then converted in the retina to a purple pigment called rhodopsin, which is essential for night vision.
2. Cardiovascular Care
Carrots help protect the heart from oxidative damage, plaque formation, and dangerous cholesterol elevation.
3. Can Prevent Cancer
Studies have linked carrots to a reduction in the risk of lung cancer, breast and colon cancer. Carrots are rich in falcarinol, which fights cancers by destroying the pre-cancerous cells in tumors.
4. Can Prevent Stroke
A Harvard University study showed that people who ate more than six carrots a week were less likely to suffer from strokes than those who only ate one or no carrots a month.
5. Digestive Health
A large amount of fiber in carrots helps to regularize the bowel and aids digestion. It can also help relieve constipation and acid reflux.
6. Boosts Immune System
Carrots are packed with antioxidants and nutrients, and these give your immune system a boost. Eating carrots regularly can help keep your immune system be healthy.
7. Body Cleanser
Carrots contain large amounts of vitamin A, which helps the liver to flush out toxins from the body, and it reduces the amount of bile and fat in the liver. The fiber in carrots helps to clean out your colon and digestive tract too.
8. Calcium
Carrots contain calcium to help with bone development and maintenance.
9. Oral Health
Carrots help to scrape off plaque and food particles, especially if you eat them raw. They also stimulate the gums, and the minerals in carrots help kill the harmful bacteria in the mouth, which can prevent tooth decay.
10. Skin Ailments
The antioxidants in carrots help to treat minor skin conditions such as pimples and mild acne, rashes, and dermatitis.
11. Glowing Skin
Carrots help skin be healthy and clear due to the vitamin C and antioxidants.
12. Hair Loss Treatment and Stimulates Hair Growth
Carrots can help prevent hair loss, as they nourish your hair with vital vitamins, which makes it stronger and shinier. Drinking carrot juice regularly can also help and keep your hair healthy. Drinking 3 to 4 ounces of carrot juice daily stimulates hair growth and can help make your hair thicker. Vitamin C and E can help improve the circulation in the scalp, which can promote hair growth.
13. Slows Aging
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that helps to prevent and reverse the cell damage to the body from everyday life, so it can help to slow down the aging of cells.
14. Helpful in Pregnancy
Carrots are good in pregnancy as they help aid fetal development, reduce the risk of fetal infection, and could help prevent miscarriage. Carrots are also known to help in the production of breast milk.
Indeed, carrots are superfood. Go up to your carrot game!
Stay healthy and safe!
