What are the benefits of carrots, how to properly consume them raw. Fresh carrots: how much to eat so as not to harm your health.
Carrots are sweet root vegetables. Carrots contain a large amount of glucose and are rich in fiber, potassium and vitamins. Carotene is converted to retinol (vitamin A). It is vital in the daily diet, the body needs about 20 grams of carrots.
The brighter the root vegetable, the more carotene it contains. It is necessary to improve vision, protect against cataracts, beauty and restore the skin. Carotene is better absorbed if you season the carrot salad with vegetable oil or sour cream. Freshly squeezed carrot juice is also best drunk with a drop of oil.
Fiber favors digestion, enhancing peristalsis, helps with constipation, dyspepsia, improves appetite and cleanses from toxins. The calorie content of carrots is low, especially for boiled vegetables, which makes it a dietary product. Amino acids, including essential ones, are involved in metabolic processes. Ascorbic acid strengthens the immune system, fights infectious agents. B vitamins (thiamine, pyridoxine, choline, riboflavin) promote the functioning of the nervous system.
When boiling, carrots should be dipped in boiling water and boiled, closing the lid tightly for better preservation of nutrients. Antioxidants in the composition of this root vegetable protect the tissues of the skin and the whole body from aging, prevent the development of pathological cancer cells.
Carrot juice is used for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. The content of potassium and magnesium in it makes the juice useful for the heart, even in the first days after myocardial infarction. Pregnant and lactating women are advised to use carrot juice to replenish minerals and vitaminize. In addition, the iron content helps fight anemia. Carrot juice has the ability to dissolve cholesterol stones, which makes it a useful addition to the diet for cholelithiasis. For gastritis with low acidity, it is taken before meals. Helps fight worms, especially pinworms and roundworms. It has a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora.
For inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, carrot juice with the addition of honey is useful. Carrots deserve topical application because of their antiseptic, analgesic and healing properties. Grated and squeezed carrots are applied to skin lesions, washed with juice. It is good to gargle with carrot juice for sore throat and pharyngitis. Facial rejuvenation masks are suitable for dry skin. You can add lemon juice to the carrot mass. In this case, the remedy will help get rid of freckles. Used fresh. When rubbed into the scalp, its condition will improve, peeling is removed and hair shine appears.
