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HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROT CONSUMPTION

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Carrots are root vegetables that were first grown in Afghanistan around 900 AD. they are orange in color, but they also come in other colors, including purple, yellow, red, and white. Early carrots were purple or yellow. Orange carrots were developed in Central Europe around the 15th or 16th century.

The health benefits of Carrot:

1. Good for the eyes:  This is probably the best-known carrot superpower. They're rich in beta-carotene, a compound your body changes into vitamin A, which helps keep the eyes healthy. Beta-carotene helps protect your eyes from the sun and lowers your chances of cataracts and various eye problems.

Yellow carrots have lutein, which is also good for the eyes. Studies have found that it can help with or prevent age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in developed countries.

2. They help your heart. The antioxidants in carrots are also good for your heart. The potassium in carrots can help keep your blood pressure in check. Also, the fiber content in carrot can help you stay at healthy weight and lower your chances of heart disease. Red carrots also have lycopene, which helps prevent heart disease.

3. They boost the immune system: The vitamin C in carrots helps your body build antibodies that defend your immune system. Vitamin C also helps your body take in and use iron and prevent infections.

4. They help with constipation. Try munching on some raw carrots for constipation, with their high fiber content, they can help ease constipation and keep you regular.

5. They can help control diabetes:  People with diabetes are advised to load up on non-starchy vegetables, including carrots. The fiber in carrots can help keep blood sugar level under control. And they are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene with evidence to suggest decrease in sugar level.

6.They can lower your risk of cancer: Antioxidants have been proven to fight off harmful free radicals in your body and that can make you less likely to have cancer. The two main types of antioxidants in carrots are carotenoids and anthocyanins. Carotenoids give carrots their orange and yellow colors, while anthocyanins are responsible for red and purple coloring.

7. They help strengthen the bones. Carrots have calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health and vitality.

The risks of taking too much carrots include:

If you eat too much beta-carotene, it can make your skin turn an orange-yellow color. This condition is called carotenemia. It’s relatively harmless and usually can be treated. But in extreme cases, it can keep vitamin A from doing its job and affect your vision, bones, skin, metabolism or immune system. Too much beta-carotene also may cause problems for people who can’t change it to vitamin A, such as people who have hypothyroidism.

For some people, eating carrots can make their mouths itch. That’s something called oral allergy syndrome. Your body reacts to the proteins in certain as if they were pollens you’re allergic to. It doesn't tend to happen if the carrots are cooked.

 
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