Composition and content
Carrots are foods low in calories and almost no fat, very rich of useful substances to the body and in particular of:
- Fiber
- Alfacarotene
- Betacarotene (precursor of vitamin A)
- Minerals such as potassium, iron, football, phosphorus, sodium, copper, and magnesium
- Vitamins such as C, D, And, B2 e B6
- Carbohydrates such as fructose, destrosio
All these components make the carrots irreplaceable food in proper alimentazione.Il betacarotene, together alpha carotene and lutein are responsible for the orange color of carrots and the greater the intensity of this color, the greater the presence of these elements.
Key Properties
In short carrots have different properties:
Galattogena (It facilitates the secretion of milk in nursing mothers)
Emmenagoga (It stimulates the flow of menstrual blood)
Carminative (It stimulates the production of gastric juices and aids digestion)
Hepatic
Diuretics
Purificatrice (blood)
Soothing (for the digestive system and intestinal)
Moisturizing
Riparatrice (of skin tissues and eyesight)
Antioxidant
An important ally in case of gastritis, ulcer
Carrots have a key role in the balance and protect stomach: carrot strengthens and waterproofs the stomach wall defending it from harmful microorganisms.
The ideal is to obtain the best results assume the carrots in the form of centrifugal, or eat well-cooked carrots as they can absorb better the excess acidity in the stomach by aiding in digestion and improving the state of inflammation due to gastritis.
In the case of ulcer, it has been shown that a diet rich in carrots promotes wound healing ulcerative.
And even for intestinal problems and liver
carrot juice is a great balancer of intestinal flora and finds use in infections and poisoning of this organ, during convalescence, after prolonged intake of antibiotics or chemical drugs. It is also a powerful mineralizing.
For these two properties (eubiotico intestinal and mineralizing) is used in particular in the action of the intestinal rebalancing.
Carrots contain fiber details, which absorb much more water than for example the bran: are thus indicated both in the case of dysentery (because they absorb a lot of water) both in case of constipation (because they increase the volume of stool).
It tones the liver and kidneys
Usually eat carrots helps our body to tone the liver and regenerating cells; often uses the carrot for indigestion, colic, hepatic congestion, cirrhosis; is considered good after an acute phase of hepatitis, a violent attack biliary or drug poisoning.
The carrot acts detoxification systems due to its ability to stimulate the production of urine and the elimination of toxins and waste with toning kidneys.
Improves our eyes
All those people who have vision problems, in particular during twilight or in the night vision, You may have vitamin A deficiency: carrots eating disorder has been shown to improve
In addition to a study on the Finnish population between 40 and 83 years it has been shown that a deficiency of vitamin A and beta carotene increases the risk of cataracts.
Essentially carrots are good for eyes and eyesight, able to prevent various problems and ailments thanks to the high content of antioxidants.
Carrots, Skin and Beauty
Carrots are an excellent remedy for skin blemishes: in the case of acne is very useful taking in large doses of vitamin A, but brings with it some side effects that eating carrots rather not sipresentano; Also here the advice is to drink juice and centrifugal carote.Ricordiamo that intake of carrots produces no more tan as beta-carotene is deposited only in the dermis and does not come up to layer sunnier, the epidermis; beta-carotene is not a bronzer as it can be rather melanin. Vitamin A is however to be considered as the skin vitamin: very useful in case of dry skin, Wrinkles, acne, dermatosi, absence of tearing.
Beta-carotene is very useful for the growth and repair of tissues and helps to keep your skin beautiful and healthy, while a deficiency can lead to having a dry, scaly skin.
The fresh root, finely chopped, you can use it as a beauty mask to nourish your face.
Circulatory and respiratory systems
The carrots are big containers of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents and for this reason fail to protect the heart and the cardiovascular system, to prevent arteriosclerosis and aging, as well as it is helping to raise the level of hemoglobin.
Recent studies on the carrots have found a property very unique and important for all people suffering from hypercholesterolemia: Soluble fiber carrot (calcium pectate) can bind through biochemical properties bile acids that are found in the bloodstream; This process leads to a higher consumption of cholesterol by the body for the formation of bile acids previously subtracted: it is this process that gives the carrots the property of lowering cholesterol levels.
They also have other useful properties to prevent infections of the respiratory system and to protect us from pollution; It also seems that consuming even one carrot per day The above prevents the epithelial tumors and in particular lung.
A study conducted in the Netherlands 1993 his 21 People avid smokers (more than 15 cigarettes per day) showed that taking a carrot a day will diminish the incidence of colds by increasing the power of the immune system.
How to choose and consume
The carrot should be straight, no stains or bifurcations and the inside, the "heart", a bit 'woody should be preferably small diameter. Better buy them with the presence of changes, because very rich in minerals and with whom you can prepare soups or added in salads.
To keep the ideal is to use a paper bag kept in a cool place, dry and away from the sun: carrots are easily oxidized (becoming dark )and it is generally advisable to keep them for maximum 5-7 days and consume immediately just cut or cooked.
Carotenoids are substances soluble in fats and thus to increase the bioavailability and absorption during the meal by the body is recommended to eat carrots with olive oil.
Consumption best you can do is a carrot, I think the centrifuge, but also to raw: bake or boil the carrots lose part of useful elements contained in them, even if it makes it more bioavailable betacarotene.
The roots of carrots, whether from land or from organic gardens home, Should be cleaned gently and not scraped and cut.
Contraindications
Beta-carotene is a very important source of vitamin A for our body, but its excessive consumption can have the side effect of increasing the yellowish pigmentation of the skin. Never fear, generally just lower consumption of carrots daily to return to a natural color of the skin.
Naturopath and Wellbeing Consultant Eliosnatura, He takes care of feeding, personal care and medical conditions through the use of all-natural products. Its strength lies in the combination of "power and good health", factor pointed out by the World Health (WHO) considers that adequate nutrition and health fundamental human rights.
