Health Benefits of Carrots
Carrot is a root vegetable, usually in orange color, belongs to the Family Apiaceae and Genus Daucus.
The nutritional value of carrot per 100 gm is
- energy- 41 kcal
- dietary fiber-2.8 gm
- protein-0.93 gm
- vitamin A-835 microgram
- folate-19 microgram
- vitamin C- 5.9 microgram
- calcium- 33 mg
- potassium- 320 mg
- sodium- 69 mg
Other benefits
- Vision- Carrots are good for vision. Beta Carotene in carrots converts into Vitamin A in the liver and it transforms into rhodopsin in the retina, a purple pigment which is necessary for night vision.
- Prevents cancer- Carrots contain falcarinol, which has anticancer properties.
- Anti aging- Beta carotene has antioxidant property, which prevents cell damage.
- Protect against cardiovascular diseases- The diet high in carotenoids, helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Further, it composes healthy levels of copper,calcium, potassium and phosphorous, which are essential for growth and development of the body.
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