Carrot is the most versatile and nutritious vegetable that is grown around the globe.  Carrot is basically a root vegetable and is used in soup and salad. It is cultivated majorly in china and is exported to other parts of the world; meanwhile it is grown in other countries also.

Carrot is quite delicious and is very nutritious in all manners. The antioxidants present in carrots are considered of the best quality among the other root vegetables. It is also very rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B8 & vitamin C. Carrot is also rich in pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese.

Here are some of the benefits you can get from carrot:

Good for Better Vision

Carrots are good source of beta-carotene which is converted in vitamin A by liver. This increases the power of retina in eyes and hence increases the vision effectively. The regular intake of the carrot also helps you to stay safe from, eyes related diseases like cataract.

Prevents Cancer

Carrot is also shown its beneficiary effect in cancer. Carrot is rich in carotenoids, which is very effective in preventing the growth of free radicals in blood cells. Carrot is very effective in preventing prostate, colon and lung cancer.

Slow Down Aging

Carrot is rich in anti oxidants. These anti oxidant are very effective in reducing the factors that are responsible for aging.

Reduce the Risk of Strokes

Carrot is rich in beta-carotene element. A study has shown that regular intakes of carrot regulates the level of beta-carotene in body and hence reduce the risk of stroke by 68%.

Control Diabetes

Carrots have a number of phytochemicals and antioxidants present in it. These elements help to regulate the blood sugar level in the body effectively. They also regulate the level of insulin and glucose that affects the metabolism in the body.

 

Varieties 

So many of them do exist… Put colors in your plate: eat happy!
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