The crunchy powerfood

Aside from being crunchy and the sweet juice they have, carrots are host to a number of powerful health benefits. Read on to know the maximum benefit you get from this crunchy vegetable.

Improves vision

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver.

Vitamin A is transformed in the retina and then to rhodopsin which is a purple pigment necessary for night vision.

Helps prevent cancer

Studies have shown carrots reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.

Researchers have also discovered falcarinol and falcarindiol which they feel cause the anticancer properties.

Slows down aging

Are you buying all the creams on the market to control wrinkles and other aging effects on your body?

The high level of beta-carotene in carrot acts as an antioxidant to cell damage done to the body through regular metabolism. This helps to slow down the aging of cells.

So in place of the creams, take in more diets with carrots.

Promotes healthier skin

Carrots are very rich in vitamin A and this protects the skin from sun damage.

Deficiencies of vitamin A cause dryness to the skin, hair and nails.

Vitamin A prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.

Prevents heart disease

Studies have shown that diets high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart diseases. 

Carrots have not only beta-carotene but also, alpha-carotene and lutein which protect the heart from diseases.

Protects teeth and gums

Carrots help 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.