Everybody knows that carrots contain a lot of vitamins and has many benefits for the body. Carrots contain beta-carotene, you can find beta-carotene in carrots is an increasingly bright color. The more orange the color, the more beta-carotene content.
Carotenoids word comes from the Latin word which means carrot (carrot), namely yellow and orange pigment in fruits and vegetables. One member of the carotenoid compound is known is beta-carotene, are compounds that will be converted to vitamin A (retinol) by the body. That is why; beta-carotene is often called pro-vitamin A (source of vitamin A). The body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A in the amount so sparingly. The rest will be stored as beta-carotene. This is what causes beta-carotene is safe as a source of vitamin A. So, unlike vitamin A supplements can cause poisoning, if given in excessive
In 100 grams of carrots there are 12 thousand SI vitamin A, 1.1 grams protein, 10 grams carbohydrates, 3.1 grams fat, 4 mg vitamin C, and 0.5 mg of vitamin E.
Carrots are one source that functions as a detoxification diet to regulate imbalances in the body and remove toxins in the body. Carrot is known as a useful source of vitamin A for vision. Vitamin A deficiency can cause cataracts and blindness. Carrots are rich in antioxidants can ward off free radicals that can cause cancer, while also able to reduce prostate cancer in men. However, everything would be better if not excessively consumed.
In addition, carrots can also reduce the risk of stroke, hypertension, combating intestinal worms, cough, night blindness cope, minus eyes, painful menstruation, and constipation. In addition, carrots can also be used to smooth the face, the way to grate the carrots and squeeze the water and then apply on your face.
We recommend that when you want to cook the carrots, do not cook too long, you can also eat fresh carrots as a healthy snack or juice. Organic carrots will be better because it does not contain chemicals such as pesticides.
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