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Facts About Carrot I Wish Eveyone Knew (FAQs Added)

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In this article, I will cover the benefits of carrots and answer the questions related to the carrot and its juicing and last about the disease caused by the carrot. So don’t stop reading and check my findings on the carrot.

Carrot

Carrots are full of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Consumption of carrots has so many beneficial effects. It is good for your eyes, hair, skin and overall health.

Colors

I don’t know how many of you know about carrots’ color. It is not only in orange or reddish but also available in white, purple and yellow colors.

Interesting facts about carrot

  1. You will be surprised to know that carrot was first used or grown as a medicine due to its properties.
  2. It’s about 5000 years old. No one knows the exact time or year of its discovery.
  3. According to a report in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry in January 2008. Researchers found that boiled carrots until tender increased the concentration of carotenoids by 14 percent.
  4. Therefore, boiled or steamed carrots have more Antioxidants than raw carrots.

Benefits of carrot

Carrot is a gift of the Universe for us. You will be surprised to know the tremendous amount of benefits of carrots. It’s not only just about eyes, hair and skin. It has far more benefits that will blow your mind.

  1. Antioxidant

Antioxidants are the source of cleansing and repairing your body cells. It helps the body fight against infections.

     2. Anti-bacterial

Carrots are full of anti-bacterial elements which protect the body from interacting with infections.

     3. Anti-cancer

Carrot has an anti-cancerous element. It protects your DNA from any distortion, which can be the reason for cancer.

    4. Source of Carotene and Vitamin A

Carotene and Vitamin A is a very important nutrients for your overall health. It especially helps to improve eyes sight and eye health. A 75g of carrot contains a huge amount of Vitamin A.

      5. Fiber

The fibrous content in carrots is also so beneficial for good digestion. It keeps you full for longer with low calories. Fiber aids in good digestion.

     6. Provides Hydration

Carrots contain 88% water, which means eating a carrot would also provide you with water. Keeps you hydrated too.

There are more unbelievable other benefits of carrots. Let’s find more.

Carrots are beneficial for:

  1. Improving digestion
  2. Improves Liver function
  3. Helps kidney to function properly
  4. Improves skin quality
  5. Improves hair health
  6. Good for eyesight and overall eye health
  7. Improves heart health
  8. Makes teeth healthy
  9. Improves heart health
  10. Good for high blood pressure
  11. Boost immune system
  12. Prevention from stroke
  13. Regulates sugar levels

Nutritions and Vitamins in carrot

A medium-sized carrot contains the following vitamins and minerals:

 

Nutritions and Vitamins in carrot

Nutritional value breakdown of carrot

Nutritional values of carrot

People Also Ask

Do you need to peel carrots before juicing? 

The answer is not straight as Yes or No.

It totally depends on your carrot. If its peel seems clean and dirt-free, you don’t need to peel it. But if you see some dirt or rough damage peel, just peel it off before juicing.

Carrots are grown underground; therefore, they contain dirt, dust, pesticides, or other chemicals on their peel. It’s better to peel it before juicing.

But wait…

If you have a clean, fresh carrot that seems dirt and dust-free, you don’t need to peel it. Just wash it properly so the dirt, dust or chemical that cannot be seen by the naked eye may get removed.

More Read: Do you peel lemon?

Does peel or unpeeled carrot juice tastes the same?

No, both juices don’t taste the same. Peeled carrot juices are more on the sweeter side, whereas the unpeeled carrot juice is a little bitter side. The difference in taste is not so drastically changed, but if you asked if it’s the same or not, the answer would be No. You will notice a little difference in both the juices.

Does peeling carrot lose its nutritional value?

Not really; peeling carrot doesn’t lose its nutritional value. Usually, a thin layer is skinned with a peeler or knife that doesn’t affect the carrot’s nutrients.

More Read: Do you peel ginger before juicing?

Are unpeeled carrots healthier?

Peeling carrots doesn’t remove a high percentage of nutrients. Therefore, no noticeable amount of nutrients is lost after peeling. So, unpeeled carrots are as healthier as peeled carrots.

Can we eat unpeeled carrots?

As far as carrot is clean, you can eat and make juice with unpeeled carrots. But to make it cleaner, you can scrub it a little and wash it again. The scrubbing would remove the thin layer of carrot and the dust, dirt, or chemical layer.

Can we drink carrot juice daily?

Yes, you can, but in a limited quantity. A healthy and balanced diet should contain carrots. You can have 4 ounces or half a glass of carrot juice daily. More than this quantity can cause other health risks due to access to carotene.

Is eating carrots or drinking too much carrot juice ok?

Eating too much carrot or drinking too much carrot juice may cause carotenemia.

In how many ways can we eat carrots?

Carrots can be eaten in a variety of ways. You can eat it raw and cook both. It is one of the most eaten salad ingredients. Besides raw, carrots are also used to make soups, baby foods, and Chinese and Italian dishes. As per research, eating raw carrots.

Carrot can be used in chopped, sliced and julienne cut.

What is carotenemia?

Carotenemia is a condition where your skin gets pale or yellowish in color. It is different from jaundice. But if left untreated for the long term may lead to jaundice. The high levels of beta-carotene or Vitamin A in your blood cause this disease. This disease is usually caused by consuming too much carrot, sweet potatoes and squash.

Is Carotenemia dangerous?

No, it’s not dangerous.

But any problem left untreated for long can be dangerous. The effects and symptoms of carotenemia may go by lowering the vitamin A and beta-carotene riched foods.

Conclusion

Carrots have stunning effects on the human body. Try to incorporate carrots into your daily diet in a limited quantity. To absorb its most nutrients, eat carrots in cooked form. Cooked carrots are more beneficial than raw carrots. You will be surprised by its impressive results.

Written by Owais

Hello,
I am Owais, CEO of Zomusk. My love for the kitchen, cooking and kitchen appliances is infinity and beyond and I have been following my passion by writing in this awesome niche. I have been really lucky among the people who do the job they love to do. I really hope my articles and personal experiences help you guys. You can always contact me owais@zomusk.com and if you want to give some suggestions or just want to say a hello.

Cheers,
Owais.

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