The carrot belongs to the botanical family of the Apiaceae, it is one of the most common vegetables, widely used all over the world both cooked and raw, it also represents the basis for many culinary preparations, together with onion and celery.
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The carrots, as already mentioned, they can be used for the preparation of various recipes, or they can simply be eaten raw, for example in many diets it is recommended to eat carrots when hungry, as a snack. This is because they do not bring too many calories, we are talking about about 35-40 Kcal per 100 grams of product, but at the same time it has a high satiating power, as well as bringing many benefits to our health.
Nutritional composition of carrot
The benefits that carrots bring are due to their nutritional composition, in fact they bring both macronutrients and micronutrients. We see all the nutrients made by consuming only 100 grams of this vegetable.
-Water 91.6 g
-Proteins 1.1 g
-Lipids 0.2 g
– Available polishes 7.6 g
– Dietary fiber 3.1 g
-Energy 35 kcal
-Sodio 95 mg
-Potassium 220 mg
-Ferro 0,7 mg
– Calcium 44 mg
-Fosforo 37 mg
-Magnesio: 11 mg
-Zinco: 2,92 mg
-Rame (mg): 0.19
-Selenio (µg): 1
-Tiamina (mg): 0.04
-Riboflavina (mg): 0,04
-Niacina (mg): 0.7
-Vitamina A (µg): 1148
-Vitamina C (mg): 4
Uses of carrot and properties
The edible part of the carrot is the root. In addition to being used for food, the carrot is also widely used in cosmetics given its antioxidant properties, in fact, carrots are rich in beta-carotene which favors tanning and prevents the formation of wrinkles, as well as moisturizing the skin and reducing its impurities.
It is a vegetable with anti-inflammatory power, it is also suitable for treating sores, skin rashes and skin cracking. It is very suitable for the treatment of lung diseases and dermatoses, it is a gastro-protector and an excellent anti-ulcer. It prevents skin aging, facilitates the secretion of milk in mothers, tones the liver, regulates cholesterol levels, facilitates diuresis, determines the rise in hemoglobin and regulates intestinal functions. Finally, it improves vision and brings relief to tired and red eyes, thanks to the presence of vitamin A.
What happens if we eat raw carrots?
Eat the carote crude it brings enormous benefits to our health, starting from the beneficial effect it has on our eyes, in fact, being rich in beta-carotene, the carrot improves vision, especially at night.
Many studies have shown that eating carrots helps prevent certain types of cancers, such as lung, breast and colon cancers. These studies have shown that those who consume two carrots every day are one-third less likely to get sick.
Carrots contain many antioxidants, very important for defending the body from free radical attacks, major contributors to premature aging of cells. In addition, carrots protect the skin, thanks to vitamin A and antioxidants, together they limit the risks of exposure to the sun. In addition, Vitamin A prevents wrinkles, acne, dry skin, blemishes and uneven skin tone. Carrots have a strong impact on infections, in fact they are also recommended in homeopathic medicine to treat cuts and other small infections. They also help prevent heart disease, thanks to both the presence of beta-carotene that protect the heart.
Other benefits of carrots
After having listed the benefits that carrots bring if eaten every day, it should also be remembered that this vegetable is also very useful for the beauty and health of our skin. Carrots are used as an inexpensive and very affordable face mask. Just mix the grated carrot with a little honey and the result will be exceptional. They are also great for cleaning the teeth and mouth by removing plaque and residual food particles, just like a normal toothbrush does, but completely natural. Carrots stimulate the gums and trigger a lot of saliva which, being alkaline, balances the acid-forming and cavity-forming bacteria. The minerals in carrots prevent damage to the teeth.
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