Carrots: Types, 19 Amazing Health Benefits, Side Effects, Nutrition Fact And Simple Recipe

Carrots: Types, 19 Amazing Health Benefits, Side Effects, Nutrition Fact, And Simple Recipe

The Carrots(Daucus Carota) is a root veggie. Carrots are a superfood because they are not only healthy but they can also be eaten in another way. Usually, carrots are orange in color through black, white, red, yellow, purple.

Carrots are the perfect crunchy and full of nutrients. Carrots are the 2nd most popular type of veggie after potato.

Types Of Carrots

• Baby Carrots.
• Chantenay Carrots.
• Nantes Carrots.
• Planet Carrots.
• Danvers Carrots.
• Imperator Carrots.
• Red-cored Carrots.
• Purple Dragon Carrots.

19 Amazing Health Benefits Of Carrots

1. Act as Antioxidants.
2. Prevent Infection.
3. Lower Blood Pressure.
4. Reduce Blood Cholesterol.
5. Prevent Stroke.
6. Protect The Liver.
7. Protect Gum and Teeth.
8. Prevent Cancer.
9. Weight Loss.
10. Healthy Vision.
11. anti-aging.
12. Promote Skin.
13. Cleanses the body.
14. Improve Brain Health.
15. Help in Digestion.
16. Healthy Hair.
17. Flush out Toxin.
18. Glowing Skin.
19. Reduce Prostate Cancer.

Side Effects Of Eating Too Many Carrots

• Allergic Reaction.
• Skin Discolouration.
• Bowel Change.
• Withdrawal Effect.

Nutrition Fact Of Carrots

Amount per 100gm.
Calories-41.
Name                                            %Daily value*
Total Fat 0.2g                                0%
  Saturated Fat 0g
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
  Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg.
Sodium 69mg.                              2%
Potassium 320mg                         9%
Total Carbohydrates 10g              3%
  Dietary Fiber 2.8g                      11%
  Suger 4.7g.
Protein 0.9g
VitaminA                                      334%
VitaminC                                      9%
VitaminD                                       0%
VitaminB6                                      5%
Iron                                                 1%
Magnesium                                     3%
Calcium                                           3%
Cobalamin                                       0%


*Based on 2000Calorie diet.

Simple Carrots Recipes

1. Roasted Carrots.
2. Carrots Juice.
3. Carrots Ginger Soup
4. Roasted Carrots with Garlic.
5. Carrots Salad.
6. Carrots Cake.
7. Carrots and Cheese Cake.
8. Spiced Carrots Soup.
9. Carrots with Sweet Potato Mash.

 Source: Wikipedia.