Carrots

When we hear the word carrot, first thing we think of is Vitamin A.100g of Carrot has 93% of Vitamin A. Eating carrots is very good for the eye sight. Also, Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidant compounds. Fresh carrot juice helps to reduce fatigue and stress.

Following are some of reasons you would like to include carrots to your diet regularly

• Promotes lung health
• Healthy skin
• Flourishing hair
• Strong bones
• Good eye sight
• Gets rid of toxins

These antioxidant compounds includes following benefits:

• Guards from cancer
• Protects against cardiovascular disease
• Promotes good vision

Carrots have ample amounts of carotenoids. High carotenoid intake has been linked with a 20% decrease in postmenopausal breast cancer and an up to 50% decrease in the incidence of cancers of the bladder, cervix, prostate, colon, larynx, and esophagus. Extensive human studies suggest that a diet including as little as one carrot per day could conceivably cut the rate of lung cancer in half. Carotenoids also might help regulating Blood Sugar.

Intake of foods such as carrots that are rich in carotenoids may be beneficial to blood sugar regulation. Research has suggested that physiological levels, as well as dietary intake, of carotenoids may be inversely associated with insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels.

Be aware of taking more carrots as that leads to change in skin color. Even though that is not harmful, it is suggested to reduce the intake, as that allows you to eat variety of fruits and vegetables rather than single vegetable. Also, taking more vitamin-A through vitamin tablets is not good for pregnant women.

So eat variety of natural foods and live longer with great health.