5 Reasons To Add More Carrots To Your Diet

5 Reasons To Add More Carrots To Your Diet
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Carrots are a commonly overlooked vegetable, but they shouldn’t be. They’re full of fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamins A and K. Carrots are some of the most nutritious vegetables you can eat. They are high in fiber, low in fat, and have lots of vitamins and minerals. Here are 5 reasons why you should be eating more carrots:

1. They’re packed with beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a pigment that gives certain fruits and vegetables their yellow colour. It’s converted into vitamin A once inside the body. Vitamin A helps maintain healthy eyes and skin as well as immune function. It also supports the development of cells that line the respiratory tract and intestines.

2. They’re high in fiber. Carrots contain 1g of dietary fiber per 100g serving (cooked), which is 20% of the recommended daily intake for men and 25% for women. Fibre has many benefits, including lowering cholesterol levels and reducing constipation by keeping your digestive system running smoothly.

3. They support eye health. The human retina contains two types of light-sensitive cells: rods and cones – both responsible for vision under different lighting conditions – and retinal pigments that absorb light to stimulate rod and cone function.

4.  Anti-aging properties. Carrots are full of antioxidants which play a vital role in protecting cells against free radical damage. Antioxidants can slow down the aging process by helping prevent wrinkles and gray hair caused by free radical damage.

5. Carrots contain a lot of vitamin A (and some healthy fats). Vitamin A is important for vision, reproduction, and the immune system. It helps your skin stay healthy and protects your cells from damage. There are two forms of vitamin A. The first form is retinol, which comes from animal products like liver and fish oil. The second form is beta-carotene, which comes from plants – and that’s all carrots!


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Anna is an avid blogger with an educational background in medicine and mental health. She is a generalist with many other interests including nutrition, women's health, astronomy and photography. In her free time from work and writing, Anna enjoys nature walks, reading, and listening to jazz and classical music.

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