Carrots are one of the most widely used vegetables in the world and typically orange in color, but purple, white, yellow, and red carrots are out there, just not as common. carrots are now cultivated in China, but they are exported throughout the world. Nowadays both adults and children like carrots because of their crunchy texture and sweet taste.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Daucus carota
Nutritional Value of Carrot:
Nutrients:
Dietary Fiber - 12 %
Carbohydrate - 3%
Calories - 2%
Protein - 3%
Vitamins:
Vitamin A - 76%
Vitamin K - 12%
Vitamin B6 - 5%
Folate - 7%
Minerals:
Potassium - 7%
Manganese - 8%
Copper - 5%
Iron - 5%
Health Benefits of Carrots:
Dietary Fiber - 12 %
Carbohydrate - 3%
Calories - 2%
Protein - 3%
Vitamins:
Vitamin A - 76%
Vitamin K - 12%
Vitamin B6 - 5%
Folate - 7%
Minerals:
Potassium - 7%
Manganese - 8%
Copper - 5%
Iron - 5%
Health Benefits of Carrots:
- Reduces blood pressure
- Facilitates digestion
- Regulates blood sugar levels in body
- Prevents cancer
- Lowers risk of mascular degeneration
- Reduces risk of stroke
- Boosts immune system
- Improves eyesight
- Prevent heart diseases
- Stimulate gums and induces excess saliva
- Stop memory loss
- Bolster your bone health
- Protect Your Liver
- Cardiovascular Benefits
- Dental Health
Skin Benefits Of Carrots:
- Carrots For Glowing Skin
- Treatment Of Blemishes/Scars
- Anti-Ageing Benefits
- Sun Protection
- Suitable For Dry Skin
- Treatment of Skin Ailments
Hair Benefits Of Carrots:
- Treatment Of Hair Loss
- Stimulates Hair Growth
Beneficial During Menstruation And The Post-Menopausal Phase:
- Phytoestrogen in carrots helps relieve menstrual pain.
- It regularizes bleeding in those having heavy menstrual flow.
- It helps to get rid of hot flushes and stabilizes other menopausal symptoms.
Helpful During Pregnancy:
- They aid in the proper development of the fetus.
- Reduce the risk of fetal infections and miscarriage.
