We reveal all the secrets of healthy carrots
Carrots are familiar to each of us since childhood. This tasty, and most importantly healthy vegetable is high in vitamin A. The nutritional value and value of carrots has been known since ancient times. An interesting fact is that healthy carrots were not initially even used as food, they were used as a medicine due to their healing properties - carrots coped well with wounds and burns, and were also used as a blood purifier. Even now, in folk medicine, carrots are used everywhere due to their effect proven over the centuries.
The benefits of healthy carrots, among other vegetables, are the increased dry matter content, as well as the degree of absorption by the body and the calorie content. The carotene content is the main feature of this vegetable, which is also called provitamin A. The carotene content in just 100 grams of carrots is characterized by a value of 9 milligrams, if we talk about the consumption rates for humans, then this figure is twice it. It should be noted that carotene does not dissolve in water, therefore, for better absorption by the human body, it is better to use it together with, say, sour cream. Surely many of you remember how in childhood your parents offered grated carrots just mixed with a fermented milk product.
As you know, vitamin A, which is contained in carrots, is called the growth vitamin, because when it is lacking, its sharp deceleration is noted. And even despite the fact that its content is also common in other very different products, such as liver and eggs, their frequent use is contraindicated, because can cause some harm to the human body. Carrots, and especially its juice, are useful and do not imply such restrictions when the vitamin content is even greater than in animal products.
Speaking about the full composition of carrots, it is necessary to highlight its other elements, and not just carotene. The culture predominates in sugar content - glucose, which is easily digestible and nutritious for the body, its content is characterized from 6 to 10 percent. Usually glucose is located in the upper part of carrots, while the core usually accumulates ascorbic acid and B vitamins.
Also, healthy carrots are rich in folic acid, which is necessary for better functioning and even the formation of red blood cells - the most important elements of the blood. In this regard, potatoes and carrots do not lag behind, however, we use them only in thermally processed form, while carrots benefit from eating it raw, if possible, without even the slightest loss of all the necessary useful vitamins and microelements.
Carrots are notable for their benefits at any age and there are no specific contraindications when carrots can no longer be absorbed by the body. It is especially recommended for children, again, in view of the improvement in growth and physical development.
Carrot juice is distinguished by the feature of completely safe use both for food and for medicinal purposes in the amount of 1 to 2 liters per day.
As for the diseases in which treatment with carrots is most often prescribed and recommended, these are diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys. Carrots are especially good for the heart, so older people who have had a stroke or heart attack should also include it in their diet instead of foods that only harm the body.
By itself, carrots are a time-tested tonic and multivitamin. Due to its properties, carrots reduce general fatigue, facilitate and accelerate recovery, rehabilitation after skin and colds, as well as ailments associated with the gastrointestinal tract. It also improves carrots and hair structure, helping to strengthen the roots, preventing breakage, the same applies to the nail plates. Who would have thought, but even with eye diseases, carrots can be a faithful helper - carrot juice is often used in the treatment of diseases such as conjunctivitis and cataracts.
The most appropriate time to eat carrots so that they can reach their full potential and become a protector of your immunity is in late winter and early spring.
In quantities from 100 to 200 milliliters when consumed on an empty stomach, carrot juice can also have a laxative effect, if necessary, say, for constipation. In case of disorders of salt metabolism in the body, carrot juice is prescribed as a diuretic, used for anti-inflammatory and bactericidal purposes - catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, cholelithiasis, all this can be done for the healing properties of an amazing miracle vegetable that can grow right now in your garden.
Grated carrots are used for regeneration and cleansing of pus from skin breaks - wounds and ulcers, and its use is not limited to the fight against parasites, but also as an anti-radiation agent.
Carrots are widely known and widespread due to the mass of therapeutic possibilities and the rich composition of vitamins and minerals that each of us needs to one degree or another. Including carrots in your diet, moreover, growing them in your garden, you can always be calm about your health, as well as the fact that you are using a natural product grown by your own hands. Be healthy!