Carrot, Daucus carota, is a root vegetable that belongs to the umbeliferous botanical family. This vegetable is native to North Africa and Eurasia and has become one of the most consumed vegetables in the world.
There are many varieties of carrots and we can find them in white, yellow or purple, although the vast majority of the time we will find them in orange tone.
The taste of the carrot is pleasant and slightly sweet, so it is an excellent option to eat between hours as a snack, to add to cooking recipes such as cold and temperate dishes such as salads and hummus or to use it when we make potajes, stews, purees, roasts, and we can even include it in sweet recipes, desserts and biscuits.
Nutritional value of carrot
Carrots are composed of 83% carbohydrates (with soluble and insoluble fiber), 10% vegetable protein and 8% fats. Carrot gives us only 34 kaloria per 100 grams.
In addition, carrots provide vitamins and minerals of great benefit to our health. Vitamins include vitamin A, B9 or folic acid, vitamin C or ascorbic acid, B3 or niacin and vitamin E. From the mineral content of the carrot we can highlight potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iodine, selenium, iron and zinc.
10 good reasons to eat carrot
1.– Carrot helps us take care of our eyesight and reduce the chances of eye ailments. And especially it protects our retina, macular degeneration and cataracts and helps us maintain vision in low light or nighttime.
2.– These vegetables are a healthy option to snack between hours, so it is highly recommended for overweight or obese people who are dieting to lose weight and lose weight.
3.– Carrots provide antioxidants that protect us from cell damage and delay aging
4.– We can take care of our skin from the inside incorporating carrot into our usual diet. It will help us improve cases of acne, dermatitis and accelerate wound healing.
5.– Thanks to the vitamin A content, carrot is our ally when it comes to preventing cardiovascular disease.
6.– Carrots contribute to the proper functioning of our immune system.
7.– Due to the soluble and insoluble fiber supply of the carrot, it becomes a very interesting food to help us regularly go to the bath and prevent constipation (eat it preferably raw).
8.– As it possesses vitamin B9 or folic acid carrot is a good food to include in diets for pregnant women because it will participate in the prevention of diseases during pregnancy such as spina bifida. And during lactation, carrot increases breast milk production.
9.– The iodine contained in the carrot is a very important mineral that is involved in the functioning of thyroid hormones.
10.– Another great health benefit of carrot consumption is that it helps us regulate cholesterol levels.
Source: ecoagricultor
