Carrots are a good source of beta carotene which is a natural pigment that is used by the body to make Vitamin A and it has a good amount of fibre.
The world is already reeling under the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is no possible way to escape it other than getting vaccinated and following COVID-19 protocols strictly, one can always lead a healthy life by eating right. It is always recommended that seasonal fruits and vegetables should be consumed in large quantities.
But there is one vegetable that nutritionists recommend to take in every season and that is the juicy, crunchy, reddish yellowish desi carrots. Carrots are a good source of beta carotene which is a natural pigment that is used by the body to make Vitamin A and it has a good amount of fibre.
While carrots in every form are good for health, eating raw carrots daily address the problem of constipation and is the best form of consuming the vegetable. Carrots help maintain healthy cholesterol and prevent heart diseases. Being rich in potassium help bring down cholesterol and water retention.
1. Good for eyesight
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If you want to improve your eyesight then there is nothing better than carrots. Carrots are a very good and natural source of vitamin A that helps boost healthy eyesight. Carrots are rich in lutein and lycopene which help maintain good eyesight and night vision.
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2. Helps reducing weight
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If you are on a weight loss diet, your diet must include foods that are high in fibre and less in calories. Carrots with both soluble and insoluble fibres are definitely one of the best sources of fibre and perfect for a healthy diet. Fibre takes the longest to digest and thus promotes a feeling of fullness and prevents you from binging on other fattening foods.
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3. Ensures bowel regularity and helps in digestion
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The significant amount of dietary fibre in carrots plays an important role in maintaining good digestive health. Fibre makes your stool bulky which helps it pass smoothly through the digestive tract and prevents conditions like constipation.
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4. Fights cholesterol and boosts heart health
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The high fibre quotient of carrots also boosts heart health by removing excess LDL cholesterol from the walls of arteries and blood vessels. Carrots contain a form of calcium that is easily assimilated by the body that may help lower unhealthy cholesterol levels.
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5. Lowers Blood Pressure
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Carrots are packed with potassium. Potassium helps relax the tension in your blood vessels and arteries, which enhances the blood flow circulation and brings down your elevated Blood Pressure.
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6. Boosts skin health
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The juicy red wonders can help give your skin a radiant glow too. Apart from the beta carotene, lutein, and lycopene, the high silicon content of the root can promote healthy skin and nails. To make the most of its nutrition, have them in raw form.
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