HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROT

Carrot is Daucus carota sativus of the parsley family. Carrot is a vegetable grown for its edible root. Raw carrot are eaten in salads and are mixed with some viands.
Carrot contain carotene, a chemical that is converted into vitamin A by the body, it helps prevent night blindness.

Health Benefits of Carrot :
1-Carrot can enhance the quality of breastmilk.
2-Carrot can improve the appearance of the skin, hair and nails.
3-When taken daily it can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
4-Raw contain betacarotene, a strong antioxidant that can prevent cancer.
5-Carrot juice when taken everyday prevent bodily infections and is claimed to be valuable for the adrenal glands (the small endocrine glands situated above the kidneys).
6-Carrot can help improve eyesight.
7-Carrot can help increase menstrual flow.
8-Carrots can regulate blood sugar.
9-Carrot can promote colon health, because carrot is rich in fiber.
Carrot is also helpful in the following cases : Obesity, Poisoning of the blood, Gum disease, Insomnia, Inflamed Kidneys, Liver, Gallbladder, Alzheimer's disease, Colitis, Ulcer Painful urination

Vitamin and Mineral Content :
*Vitamin A - 12,000 I.U, Vitamin B , Thiamine B1, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, E, G, & K
*Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus
*Fat, Carbohydrates, Protein, Calories

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