“Daucus carota,” according to the scientific name, or “sweet root”, after the popular one, is one of the most appreciated vegetables in our country. Thanks to its sweet taste and beneficial properties for health, it has been used and consumed for over 2,000 years.

Carrots have also been called the “ginseng of the poor”, due to the large number of phytochemicals, natural substances that have beneficial effects on health. As proof, the carrot was first grown as a medicine and it was only then discovered that the good taste made it suitable as food. It contains many vitamins and minerals and a very low amount of unsaturated fat.

Beta-carotene, the substance that gives the carrot the orange color, is the natural variant of vitamin A and one of the most powerful antioxidants. As a result, regular carrot consumption protects against free radicals that destroy the cells that are to cause cancer.

Carrots are better cooked

If most vegetables are healthier in natural form, carrots are better if cooked or steamed . A 2002 study has shown that cooked carrots have a higher content of beta-carotene. In fact, it does not increase the amount of vitamin in them, but our body can extract more from it. Raw carrot is harder to digest, so only 25% of beta-carotene can be extracted from it. By cooking, vegetables become more easily digestible. And to really enjoy the benefits of carrot, it’s good to cut it when it’s already boiled or steamed. Another study has shown that carrots that are first cooked and then cut have more antioxidant substances than those that are first cut and then cooked.

Strengthens the bones and protects the liver

Dozens of carrot varieties are grown all over the world, and their colors range from intense to yellow to white, but you can also find it in purple. Those in orange shade are recommended as natural medicine, because they contain a higher amount of beta-carotene.

This is an essential antioxidant that turns into vitamin A during digestion. A substance that specifically protects the liver, vitamin A favors the elimination of toxins in the body.

In addition to vitamin A, which maintains eye health, carrots contain vitamin K, a substance that protects and strengthens the bone system.

Cleans the colon

The top of the medicinal properties of carrot include the anti-anemic, re-mineralizing, tonic active principles that regulate the intestinal flora and lower blood pressure.

Carrots also heal wounds, combat diarrhea and, at the same time, work well in case of constipation. Carrot fibers cleanse the large intestine and remove parasites. If we drink about 100 ml of juice a day in 21-day courses, we can get rid of intestinal worms.

Heart diseases kept distant

Carrots are also recommended for heart health. Potassium, contained in this vegetable, regulates the level of sodium in the body, which in excess can trigger arterial hypertension and control blood pressure.

The treatment of hypertension consists of the daily administration of 2 cups of carrot juice a day for one month.
Protects the skin and prevents us from becoming sick.

Its leaves and slices or root cubes, eaten from 2 to 2 days, for 3 months, also have positive effects on skin. Antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and chlorophyll have the ability to slow down cell aging by acting against free radicals, which have the role of damaging tissues.

In addition, they give freshness to the skin, regenerate the skin and “wipe” the blotches off our skin. You can make masks made from grated carrots and heavy cream, acting for at least 15 minutes, then rinse your face with lukewarm water abundantly.

Carrot’s antioxidants help balance minerals in the body, helping to strengthen the immune system and increase resistance to infections. For maximum effects, consumes about 250 ml of carrot juice per day on an empty stomach.

Improves vision during the night

The carrot contains two pigments necessary for eye health, lutein and zeaxanthin. They prevent diseases that age the retina, such as cataracts or macular degeneration. Moreover, vitamin A turns to the retina in a purple pigment called rhodopsin, which increases visual acuity and improves vision adaptation from light to dark.

It also helps in constipation

Having this discomfort, we often can solve the problem by taking a carrot juice regimen. Depending on the level of constipation, both chronic or acute, the cure may be shorter or may last longer. It is recommended to consume 250 ml of carrot juice a day in the morning and before bedtime until the problem disappears. You can add apple juice that favors digestion.

ATTENTION! Excessive carrot consumption means an excess intake of vitamin A, which is manifested by: skin tingling, skin drying, photosensitivity, nausea and dizziness.