| Fruits
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| Beta-carotene,
which the body converts into vitamin A, is especially important
for eye health. It’s also of great benefit to the skin,
and the immune and digestive systems. Carrots are also loaded
with fibre and water, which cleanse the liver, boosted oxification
and plump out skin to stave off wrinkles. |
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| BENEFITS OF CARROTS |
| Carrots are excellent for the
eyes.
Carrots contains large quantities of vitamin
A, in the form of beta carotene.
Juicing a carrot removes the indigestible fiber.
Thus, the nutrients in it are available to the body in much larger
quantities than if the carrot was eaten whole. This is because
many of the nutrients are trapped in the fibre, and while fibre
aids digestion, some part of the fibre is indigestible. Thus,
you don't get the benefits of the nutrients that are trapped in
the indigestible fibre. Did you know that if you eat a carrot
raw, you only get access to about 1% of the available beta carotene?
But, when you or your child has a glass of carrot juice, you your
system absorbs almost 100% or the beta carotene!
Carrot juice has anti-carcinogen properties.
Thus, it helps prevent cancer. It is also believed to have cancer-curing
properties.
Carrots are also good for the skin.
Carrot juice is like a tonic. It will improve
the overall health of you and your child, and increase immunity.
In fact, two glasses of carrot juice a day can increase your immunity
by as much as 70%!
Carrot juice is rich in so many minerals, that
it's no less than a miracle juice! You could also add some spinach
or beetroot to your carrot juice. Squeeze some lime into the glass,
add seasoning if you must, and a tasty glass packed with nutrients
is ready! |
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DESCRIPTION : Carrots
are a root vegetable deep orange to red in colour. They should
be medium sized, firm, smooth and well formed. |
HISTORY : It is
thought the wild carrot originated in Afghanistan and was small,
tough and pale-fleshed. The carrot's orange colour dates from
the middle 19th century. In Holland, about the 14th century, fashionable
women wore the carrot's green leaves as hair decorations. |
SEASON : From
January To December |
BEST VALUE : From
April To August |
UNAVAILABLE : Generally
available |
PREPARATION TIPS AND USAGE
: Carrots should be washed and scraped lightly. Depending
on use, they can be cut into rounds, segments, dice, slices, sticks,
matchsticks or left whole. The green tops may be used for soup.
Carrots are used in making stocks, soups or stews. They can be
eaten raw or canned or frozen. |
STORAGE :
Carrots should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
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