Benefits of carrots

Carrots are root vegetables, often found in different colours such as orange, yellow, purple, red and white, that are very nutricious.

So, before jumping into their benefits, let me tell you some nutricional facts about carrots:

   ·Every 100g of raw carrots:

      -Calories: 41kcal

      -Water: 88g

      -Protein: 0.9g

      -Carbs: 9.6g

      -Sugar: 4.7g

      -Fiber: 2.8g

      -Fat: 0.2g

         -Saturated: 0.04g

         -Monounsaturated: 0.01

         -Polyunsaturated: 0.12g

         -Omega-3: 0g

         -Omega-6: 0.2g

         -Trans: 0g

Carrots are therefore a great source of fiber as well as vitamins and minerals, among them: vitamin K, vitamin A, potassium, biotin, vitamin B6, beta-carotene, and antioxidants.

    ·Benefits: 

      -Reduced risk of cancer: (prostate, colon, breast and stomach cancer) due to the carotenes and the variety of antioxidants they provide such as lycopene and polyacetylenes. They protect us agains cncer cells reducing the risk of cancer.

      -Lower blood cholesterol: Thanks to the carotenoids, polyphenols and vitamin C, which modify cholesterol absorption. 

      -Weight loss: Carrots have fewer calories than those needed to digest them and they are high in fiber, making you feel full and satisfied for longer, therefore they're great for weight loss.

      -Better eye health: Low levels of vitamin A can lead to por eyesight of illnesses related to the eye. Carrots have a good cuantity of vitamin A so, some carrots every now and them will reduce that risk and help you to have a better eye health.

      -Boost immune system: Since they are antiseptic and antibacterial, what's more, they are rich in vitamin C which stimulates the activity of white blood cells.

      -Control diabetes: The carotenoids they contain are good for blood sugar regulation as well as insulin and glucose regulation.

All in all, carrots are not only nutricious but also full of amazing benefits for your body and your health, if you are thinking about including them on your next recipe ehy don't you click here?