Thursday, August 13, 2009

Health tip of the day: Benefits of Carrots


Apart from granting good looks and outstanding taste to salads for your party guests, carrots are also included in the diet recommendation list of a doctor. The carrots in raw form and carrot juice have developed a unique status in providing impressive health track for human body.

Carrots, like broccoli, are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. They are high in beta-carotene, a form of pro-vitamin A, which is converted into Vitamin A by the liver, and stored in the body. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant. The name “carotene” comes from “carrot.” Red carrots contain 10-15 times more carotene than yellow ones.Other vitamins include Vitamin B3, Vitamin C and E. They are also rich in minerals: potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, sodium, sulphur, chlorine and traces of iodine.Carrots also contain soluble fibre and pectin.

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