9 IMPORTANT Benefits Of Carrots

"Carrots are good for health" . It's been told for us for a long time . But only few of us know Why ; the answer starting with 'because' . In this article , I'm going to show you 9 benefits of carrots . WHY IS IT HEALTHY ? Because .. 

What Are Carrots' Health Benefits ?

1. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, providing 210% of the average adult's needs for the day. They also provide 6% of vitamin C needs, 2% of calcium needs & 2% of iron needs per serving.

2. It is the antioxidant beta-carotene that gives carrots their bright orange color. Beta-carotene is absorbed in the intestine & converted in to vitamin A in the work of digestion.

3. Carrots also contain fiber, vitamin K, potassium, folate, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin E & zinc.

Farmer's markets & some specialty stores carryover carrots in a range of colors - like purple, yellow, & red - that contain a variety of antioxidants lending them their color (such as anthocyanin in purple carrots & lycopene in red carrots).

Feasible Health Benefits of Carrots

From What Carrots Can Protect You ?

An overwhelming body of facts exists proposing that increased intake of antioxidant-rich fruits & vegetables reduce cancer & heart issues risks, carrots included.

4. Cancer: A variety of dietary carotenoids have been shown to have anti-cancer effects due to their antioxidant power in reducing free radicals in the body.

5.  Lung Cancer: study found that current smokers who did not consume carrots had times the risk of developing lung cancer compared with those who ate carrots over one time a week.2

6. Colorectal Cancer: Beta-carotene consumption has been shown to have an inverse association with the development of colon cancer in the Japanese population.3

7. Leukemia: Carrot juice extract was shown to kill leukemia cells & inhibit their progression in a 2011 study.4

8. Prostate Cancer: Among more youthful men, diets rich in beta-carotene may play a protective role against prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition.5

What Can Carrots Improve In You ?

9. Vision: According to Duke ophthalmologist Jill Koury, MD, vitamin A deficiency causes the outer segments of the eye's photoreceptors to deteriorate, damaging normal vision. Correcting vitamin A deficiencies with foods high in beta-carotene will restore vision.6

Studies have shown that it is unlikely that most people will experience any significant positive changes in their vision from eating carrots unless they have an existing vitamin A deficiency, which is common in developing countries.

So where did all the hype surrounding carrots & vision come from? In the work of World War II, the British Royal Air Force started an marketing campaign claiming that the secret to their fighter pilots clear, sharp vision was carrots. Realistically, the fighter pilot's accuracy was due to a used radar method the British desired to keep secret from the Germans, but the rumor spread & remains popular today.

Other feasible benefits: The antioxidants & phytochemicals in carrots may also help with blood sugar regulation, delay the effects of aging, & improve immune function.

Incorporating Carrots in to Your Diet

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