When you read children’s stories whose characters include a strong-sighted rabbit, you will definitely see a picture of him carrying a fresh orange carrot in his hand wherever he goes, so does “carrots really improve eyesight”? Or is it a myth so that the rabbit in the tale does not have to wear glasses? Continue reading with us to discover the reality of this information and other carrots benefits .

Orange is the most common color for carrots, but you will find it in supermarkets in other colors, such as white, yellow, purple, and red. The two older kinds are purple and yellow, and all these kinds differ in their sizes and the sugar levels in it.

So what would you get when you eat half a cup of carrots?

you will get:

Calories: 25

Fiber: 2 gr.

Carbs: 3 grams.

Protein: 0.5 grams.

But what is more important than the nutritional values above ​​is that you should know carrots as a source of vitamins and minerals.

And from the nutritional values ​​above, you can notice that carrots are a very healthy snack, low in calories but rich in fiber and vitamins that are necessary for your body.

Health benefits of carrots:

Strengthening eyesight:

Yes, my dear, it is not a myth, but a proven scientific fact, because carrots will provide you with “beta-carotene”, a compound that your body converts into vitamin A, which is necessary for your eyes. It also protects them from the effects of the sun and what is known as cataracts, also the problem of macular degeneration associated with Palmari, which is known to be the main cause of blindness in the United States of America.

Reduces the risk of cancer:

Carrots will provide you with antioxidants that fight cancer, and the two types of antioxidants that exist in them are: carotenoids and anthocyanins. Carotenoids give carrots their orange and yellow color, while anthocyanins give carrots their red and purple color.

Good for your heart:

Also, because of the antioxidants we told you about. And the potassium you will get from it, carrots will help maintain your blood pressure levels.

Useful for diabetics:

Diabetics are advised to eat non-starchy vegetables, like carrots. The fiber in it can help in keeping blood sugar levels under control. There is evidence to suggest that vitamin A and beta-carotene can reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

It helps to strengthen your immune system:

because of the vitamin C it will give you, which is mainly responsible for the body’s immunity, and helps your body build effective antibiotics.

But be careful !

Eating large amounts of carrots means that you will be consuming large amounts of beta-carotene, which can turn your skin into orange-yellow color, this is known as “carotenemia”. Do not worry, it is not a dangerous condition and it can be treated.

Also if you suffer from hypothyroidism, your body may not be able to convert the beta-carotene you take into vitamin A, which may cause you health problems later.

Of course, we should talk a little about carrot juice.Yes, it has sweet and delicious taste, and gives you a healthy and energetic start to your day.But you should pay attention to the fact that one cup of this juice contains more than what is contained in one cup of shredded carrots, specifically of beta-carotene, and as we told you earlier, Its presence in your body in large amounts will cause what is called”carotenemia” and other bad side effects, but simply what you can do as a solution to this problem is to dilute carrot juice with a little water, for example, fill half of your glass with juice and the other half with water.

Also, a little bit of lemon juice will be a very tasty and healthy addition to your cup, because it will provide you with a good amount of vitamin C.

Not only the different colors of carrots is what may be new information for you. But do you know that what you eat is actually the root of this plant not like other vegetables?

Yes, it is the green leaves that appear on the face of the soil, and the tasty part is its root, 88% of its components are water, as it has been scientifically proven that it is more beneficial when you eat it cooked, as cooking carrots will help you get the largest possible amount of beta-carotene in it, so Try dishes containing cooked carrots and enjoy its delicious sweet taste in addition to its full benefits.

And as a tip for farming lovers:

We know that most crops must be harvested before winter so they don’t rot, but carrots are able to freeze themselves in the soil throughout winter as the soil acts as an isolating blanket around them which means you can harvest them during the winter and even keep them until spring!

Therefore, dear, we recommend that you try carrots in several forms and recipes, and to feed them to your children as a healthy, light and delicious snack.

You can prepare a carrot snack that contains many important nutrients for the body, so Sarah offers you (carrot cake), which you can easily prepare.

Written by: Mai Majar

Sources:

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