Health Benefits of Carrot

Health Benefits of Carrot
Carrot is a vegetable grown for its edible root. Raw carrots 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 breast milk.
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 beta-carotene, 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 B: .06 mg.
* Riboflavin: .06 mg.
* Niacin: .5 mg.
* Vitamin C: 5 mg.
* Vitamin D, E, G, & K
* Calcium: 39 mg.
* Iron: .8 mg.
* Phosphorus: 37 mg.
* Fat: 0.3 gm
* Carbohydrates: 9.3 gm.
* Protein: 1.2gm.
* Calories: 42