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CARROT; Health Benefits Of Taking Carrot Daily

CARROT; Health Benefits Of Taking Carrot Daily


The carrot is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist with high number of health benefits, notably rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fibe.
Botanical Name
Daucus Carota Subsp. Sativus 
Health Benefits of Carrot in the Body
Carrot contains minerals like; copper, calcium, potassium, manganese and phosphorus etc.  Which mineral and Vitamins has a lot rules it plays in our day to day health and wellbeing.
 Nutritious Value in Carrot
Nutrition facts for two medium raw carrots (100 grams) are:

  1. Calories: 41
  2. Water: 88%
  3. Protein: 0.9 grams
  4. Carbs: 9.6 grams
  5. Sugar: 4.7 grams:
  6. Fiber 2.8 grams
  7. Fat: 0.2 grams. 

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           Vitamins Contains and there Function in the Body.
  •  Vitamin A: Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A. This nutrient promotes good vision and is important for growth, development, and immune function.

Biotin: A B vitamin formerly known as vitamin H, biotin plays an important role in fat and protein metabolism.

  • Vitamin K1: Also known as phylloquinone, vitamin K1 is important for blood coagulation and can promote bone health.

Potassium: An essential mineral, potassium is important for blood pressure control.

  • Vitamin B6: A group of related vitamins, B6 is involved in the conversion of food into energy. 


  Beta carotene: Orange carrots are very high in beta carotene. The absorption is better (up to 6.5-fold) if the carrots are cooked.
Lutein: One of the most common antioxidants in carrots,good for health.
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