{"id":24255,"date":"2024-07-22T04:54:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T04:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.kcallife.com\/blog\/?p=24255"},"modified":"2024-07-22T04:54:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T04:54:09","slug":"10-benefits-of-carrots-the-crunchy-power-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/10-benefits-of-carrots-the-crunchy-power-food\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Benefits of Carrots: The Crunchy Power Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forget about vitamin A pills. With this orange crunchy\u00a0powerfood,\u00a0you get vitamin A and a host of other powerful health benefits including beautiful skin, cancer prevention, and anti-aging. Read how to get maximum benefits from this amazing vegetable.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Improved Vision<\/h2>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

Western culture’s\u00a0 understanding of carrots being \u201cgood for the eyes\u201d\u009d 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Cancer Prevention<\/h2>\n

\"Doctor<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Anti-Aging<\/h2>\n

\"woman<\/p>\n

The high level of beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant to cell damage done to the body through regular metabolism.\u00a0 It help slows down the aging of cells.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Healthy Glowing Skin (from the inside)<\/h2>\n

\"Man<\/p>\n

Vitamin A and antioxidants 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.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 A Powerful Antiseptic<\/h2>\n

\"Roasted<\/p>\n

Carrots are known by herbalists to prevent infection. They can be used on cuts \u2013 shredded raw or boiled and mashed.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Beautiful Skin (from the outside)<\/h2>\n

\"Arab<\/p>\n

Carrots are used as an inexpensive and very convenient facial mask.\u00a0 Just mix grated carrot with a bit of honey. See the full recipe here: carrot face mask.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Prevent Heart Disease<\/h2>\n

\"Doctor<\/p>\n

Studies show that diets high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.\u00a0 Carrots have not only beta-carotene but also alpha-carotene and lutein.<\/p>\n

The regular consumption of carrots also reduces cholesterol levels because the soluble fibers in carrots bind with bile acids.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 Cleanse the Body<\/h2>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 Healthy Teeth and Gums<\/h2>\n

\"Happy<\/p>\n

It’s all in the crunch! Carrots clean your teeth and mouth. They scrape off plaque and food particles just like toothbrushes or toothpaste.\u00a0 Carrots stimulate gums and\u00a0 trigger a lot of saliva, which being alkaline, balances out the acid-forming, cavity-forming bacteria.\u00a0 The minerals in carrots prevent tooth damage.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Prevent Stroke<\/h2>\n

\"Doctor<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0<\/em>www.care2.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Forget about vitamin A pills. With this orange crunchy\u00a0powerfood,\u00a0you get vitamin A and a host of other powerful health benefits including beautiful skin, cancer prevention, and anti-aging. Read how to get maximum benefits from this amazing vegetable. 1.\u00a0 Improved Vision Western culture’s\u00a0 understanding of carrots being \u201cgood for the eyes\u201d\u009d is one of the few […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33,64,80,81],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n10 Benefits of Carrots: The Crunchy Power Food - Kcal - Health & Wellness Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get vitamin A and a host of other powerful health benefits including beautiful skin, cancer prevention, and anti-aging. 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