This veggie is known for its ability to aid night vision, this root can be both used in both sweet and savory dishes or made into a delicious juice.
Carrots are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, a carotenoid which is converted into vitamin A in the body. This vitamin is required for normal vision, healthy-looking skin, and effective reproductive function, as well as for helping the body to fight infections such as colds and bronchitis. Eating just two carrots a day appears to reduce high cholesterol levels. This is likely to be due to calcium pectate, a type of soluble fiber that provides them with their characteristic crunchiness.
Nutrients: Vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, C, E, K, Beta-carotene, biotin, folate; calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc; and fiber
Carrots seem to always be a favorite of young children. I know my daughter Steph (at age 13) still chooses raw carrots over any other vegetable.
nutrition The carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Massive overconsumption of carrots can cause carotenosis, a benign condition in which the skin turns orange. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.
ReplyDeleteLack of vitamin A can cause poor vision, including night vision, and vision can be restored by adding it back into the diet. An urban legend says eating large amounts of carrots will allow one to see in the dark. The legend developed from stories of British gunners in World War II, who were able to shoot down German planes in the darkness of night.