Carrot

Carrot:
Carrot is a very sweet vegetable and has beta carotene. Carrots can be used in salads and can be eaten raw.

 Nutritional values with Carrot:

• Carrot is a good source for Vitamin A at which helps in good eyesight.
• Carrot is good source of Vitamins K and C and helps in the strength of bones, ability of blood to clot and a healthy immune system.
• Carrots contain more potassium which improves the health of muscles and nervous system.
• Carrots are very powerful antioxidants and help the body from cardiovascular diseases.
• Carrots have anti-cancer benefits.
• Carrots are good for teeth as it stimulates the gums and eliminate stickiness.
• Regular intake of carrots can prevent the heart disease and reduces the cholesterol levels.
• Carrot juice removes the fiber which is not indigestible.
• Carrot juice is very good for skin and helps in anti-ageing.
• Carrots improve the glow of skin and improve the appearance of hair and nails.
• Carrot can enhance the breast milk quality.
• Carrots can cure the cancers as it contains the falcarinol compound that protects from fungal diseases.
• Carrots have beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein which act as a shield for the heart.
• Carrot is a powerful antiseptic to prevent infections.
• Carrots are powerful alkaline veggie which balance acid ration in body and purifies the blood.
• Carrots help in secretion of quality breast milk in lactating women.
• Carrots help to keep regular menstrual flow.

Cautions with Carrot:

• Carrots should not be overcooked as the carotenes are lost.
• Don’t peel off the skin on the carrot as it contains phytonutrients.
• Carrots should be steamed properly.
• Carrot should not be consumed at the time of menstruation as it will increase the menstrual flow.
• Carrot juice should be consumed with any fats such as olive oil or cream for better absorption of carotene.
• Carrot juice one glass is enough for daily need.
• Carrot juice saves the life of smokers especially second hand smokers.
• Carrot is diuretic expel excess fluids in body.

Juices with Carrot:

• Carrot + bell peppers juice will prevent from clotting blood and reduces the blood pressure.
• Carrot + sweet potato juice is for maintaining good eyesight.
• Carrot +cucumber (with skin) juice will removes the waste from body and kidney stones can be cured. Cucumber with skin has many beneficial vitamins and minerals.
• Carrot + celery juice is rich in potassium, reduces cholesterol and can replace electrolytes that are lost.
• Carrot + Beetroot juice will lower the blood pressure and stimulates red blood cells in the body and good for eyes.