Friday, July 1, 2016

Carrots


In ancient times carrots were prescribed for general nervousness, skin disorders and asthma.

1 serving size of 1 cup of cooked carrots contains:

Calories:    70
Carbohydrate:    16 grams
Fibre:        3 grams
Potassium:    350 milligrams
Vitamin A:    210%

The health benefits of carrots are:

– cancer blockers and preventative, particularly smoking related
– supplies energies
– prevents constipation
– lowers blood cholesterol

Carrots Nutrition Facts Vitamin A:


Carrots are high in beta-carotene (also known as Vitamin A) making them an excellent cancer-preventing food.  In tests conducted worldwide, beta carotene has been shown to stave off cancers such as pancreas and lug, stomach, intestine, throat, mouth, prostate and bladder.


Carrots contain beta-carotene, which contains a ‘carotenoid’ which acts as an anti-oxidant.  Carrots are the best source of beta-carotene and ‘carotenoid’ which the body changes into Vitamin A.


Carrots Nutrition Facts For Blood:


Raw carrots contain pectin-containing fibre which has shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels. The fibre in carrots promotes regularity, preventing constipation.


Eating two and a half cups of carrots daily has been shown to lower blood cholesterol.


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Joanne
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