Benefits of Carrots

1.  Improved Vision:

  Western culture’s  understanding of carrots being “good for the    eyes” is one of the few we got right. Carrots are rich in beta-  carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A  is transformed in the retina, to rhodopsin, a purple pigment  necessary for night vision.

 Beta-carotene has also been shown to protect against macular  degeneration and senile cataracts. A study found that people who  eat the most beta-carotene had 40 percent lower risk of macular  degeneration than those who consumed little.

2.  Cancer Prevention:

  Studies have shown carrots reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast  cancer and colon cancer. Researchers have just discovered  falcarinol and falcarindiol which they feel cause the anticancer  properties.

    Falcarinol is a natural pesticide produced by the carrot that  protects its roots from fungal diseases. Carrots are one of the only  common sources of this compound. A study showed 1/3 lower  cancer risk by carrot-eating mice.

3.  Anti-Aging:

   The high level of beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant to cell  damage done to the body through regular metabolism.  It help  slows down the aging of cells

4.  Prevent Heart Disease:

    Studies show that diets high in carotenoids are associated with a   lower risk of heart disease.  Carrots have not only beta-carotene  but also alpha-carotene and lutein.

    The regular consumption of carrots also reduces cholesterol      levels because the soluble fibers in carrots bind with bile acids.

5.  Cleanse the Body:

 

   Vitamin A assists the liver in flushing out the toxins from the      body. It reduces the bile and fat in the liver. The fibers present in  carrots help clean out the colon and hasten waste movement.

6.  Healthy Teeth and Gums:

   It’s all in the crunch! Carrots clean your teeth and mouth. They   scrape off plaque and food particles just like toothbrushes or  toothpaste.  Carrots stimulate gums and  trigger a lot of saliva,  which being alkaline, balances out the acid-forming, cavity-  forming bacteria.  The minerals in carrots prevent tooth damage.

7.  Prevent Stroke:

    From all the above benefits it is no surprise that in a Harvard  University study, people who ate more than six carrots a week are  less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate only one carrot a  month or less.