10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Eating Carrots

10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Eating Carrots


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carrots are one of the most popular vegetable and can be eaten raw or cooked.

besides adding taste to your soup carrots provide many health benefits



1. vision
it is a common knowledge that carrots are good for the eyes. carrots are packed with beta-carotene which is the precursor of vitamin A. our liver converts beta-carotene into vitamin A.
and later vitamin A  is transformed into rhodopsin.
also, beta-carotene prevents macular degeneration.

2. prevents cancer
many studies have shown that carrots reduce the risk of colon, lung and breast cancer.
carrots produce a chemical compound Falcarinol to prevent its roots getting the fungal infection, this natural fungicide has anti-cancerous properties. 


3. anti-aging
beta-carotene is an antioxidant, and we already know antioxidants slow down the ageing process of the cells 
4. prevents stroke

according to many studies, like one by Harward university those who ate carrots regularly had a lesser frequency of stroke within a sample population.

5. oral health
crunchy carrots trigger saliva production hence cleans and protects our teeth from degradation from acid build up. 

6. liver health 
vitamin A assists the liver in neutralising and flushing toxins from our system hence carrots are good for your liver.

7. healthy skin
Beta-carotene is essential for a healthy skin, that is why carrots are used in many facial masks and creams. Deficiencies of vitamin A cause dryness to the skin, hair and nails. Vitamin prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation, blemishes, uneven skin tone.

8. healing properties

if you are out of antiseptic ointment carrot can be a good alternative just grind and apply on the wound. carrots also have anti-inflammatory properties.

9. hair
for ages, it is known that carrots are good for hair fall treatment as carrots promote hair growth

10. immunity booster
carrots contain a large variety of nutrients and antioxidants along with vitamin c which boosts immunity hence shield your body from diseases.



an article by
ramiz arshad

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