10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Carrots

They are delicious, available and quite affordable in the market. However, these aren't the only things carrots should be known for, because they play some really vital roles in your life.

10 amazing health benefits of carrots you should know about;

Cancer Prevention:

Studies have shown carrots reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer. Researchers have just discovered falcarinol and falcarindiol which they feel cause the anticancer properties. Falcarinol is a natural pesticide produced by the carrot that protects its roots from fungal diseases. Carrots are one of the only common sources of this compound. A study showed 1/3 lower cancer risk by carrot-eating mice.

Stroke Prevention:

Reports of researches carried out in Harvard University revealed that people who ate more than six carrots a week are less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate only one carrot a month or less.

Improved Vision:

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A is transformed in the retina, to rhodopsin, a purple pigment necessary for night vision.Beta-carotene has also been shown to protect against muscular degeneration and senile cataracts. A study found that people who eat the most beta-carotene had 40 percent lower risk of muscular degeneration than those who consumed little.

Anti-Ageing:

The high level of beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant to cell damage done to the body through regular metabolism.  It help slows down the ageing of cells.

Healthy Glowing Skin (from the inside):

Vitamin A and antioxidants protects the skin from sun damage. Deficiencies of vitamin A cause dryness to the skin, hair and nails. Vitamin A prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.

A Powerful Antiseptic:

Carrots are known by herbalists to prevent infection. They can be used on cuts – shredded raw or boiled and mashed.

Beautiful Skin (from the outside):

Carrots are used as an inexpensive and very convenient facial mask.  Just mix grated carrot with a bit of honey and apply to the face to give you that healthy and long lasting glow.

Prevents Heart Disease:

Studies show that diets high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.  Carrots have not only beta-carotene but also alpha-carotene and lutein. The regular consumption of carrots also reduces cholesterol levels because the soluble fiber in carrots bind with bile acids.

Body Cleansing:

Vitamin A assists the liver in flushing out the toxins from the body. It reduces the bile and fat in the liver. The fiber present in carrots help clean out the colon and hasten waste movement.

Healthy Teeth and Gums:

It’s all in the crunch! Carrots clean your teeth and mouth. They scrape off plaque and food particles just like toothbrushes or toothpaste.  Carrots stimulate gums and  trigger a lot of saliva, which being alkaline, balances out the acid-forming, cavity-forming bacteria.  The minerals in carrots prevent tooth damage.