Carrot is a delicious vegetable that is known to have many benefits for the body. It is an all-purpose vegetable as it can be made into a drink, be it a smoothie mix, as a juice, as a chips substitute, as a garnish mix, for baked products etc. In all of this, it has many healing benefits that can vitalize the human body. Mentioned below are a few reasons why you should start eating carrots.
1. Lower cholesterol
They are full of fiber majorly brought in by pectin that helps in reducing cholesterol level. Eating about a cup or 2 of carrots daily will help do the trick towards reducing bad cholesterol level.
2. Reduce the risk of cancer
The beta- carotene supplements in carrots help to reduce the risk of cancer especially lung cancer. Involving carrots in all of your regular meal intakes and even as a snack during periods in-between meal times can be effective.
3. Prevent diabetes
Thanks to the beta-carotene present in the carrots, an antioxidant that helps to reduce the risk of diabetes. Carotenoids are good blood sugar regulators as they affect insulin resistance which leads to lowering blood sugar. According to a study, those with beta carotene had 32 percent lower insulin levels than those who had less beta carotene. Carrots also help to stabilize the fluctuations in diabetic patients.
4. Digestion
The fiber in carrots is the tool that aids easy digestion as it softens food eaten to pass through the body smoothly. It also helps to reduce the impact that constipation causes to the gut and will protect your colon and stomach from illness that might even lead to colorectal cancer. Carrots, as a juice or smoothie, when drunk alone can help to achieve this result clearly.
5. Carrots have antiseptic
There are many products that contain carrots. Some of the best products for the hair, skin etc. are those with carrots as their main ingredients or even as a sub ingredients. They can help to get softer, smoother and well-toned skin color. Interestingly enough, you can make your own hair or skin products with carrots and a mixture of coconut oil and you can do wonders for your skin and hair.
6. Carrots can be used as laxatives
They act as stress reliving agents whereby they can be boiled and drunk to calm the body. They are known to treat liver conditions. They also help in removing toxins, thus used as a cleanser or a recipe to cleanse the system, aiding a glowing look. There are many benefits of adding carrots to your meal. They work internally as well as externally. There are many carrot recipes you can try out.
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