Carrot is a vegetable that contains a high content of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that benefit the body in different ways. Contains vitamins K, C, B6, B1, B3, fiber, potassium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, magnesium and folate.
“The carrot is a root vegetable that is often said to be the perfect health food. This is because it is delicious, versatile and highly nutritious, but low in calories”, assured Ana Carolina de Barrascout, certified nutritionist in coaching nutrition from Qílife Smart Nutrition to Free Press from Guatemala.
In addition, carrots are also rich in vitamin A, which contributes to the maintenance of vision, skin and mucous membranes under normal conditions, according to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation.
However, it is well known that there are different ways of eating carrot, due to its versatility it can be prepared in juice, boiled and even raw. Depending on its preparation, this vegetable will offer different benefits, for example one of its best thanks to eating it raw is that it strengthens the teeth.
This is because it improves oral blood supply and prevents bacteria from adhering to the teeth. On the other hand, the fluorine present in these foods It is essential to take care of dental enamel, something that also helps prevent the appearance of cavities, according to El País.
On the other hand, its aroma serves to whet people’s appetite and improves digestion because it is rich in fiber, which combats constipation. In addition, its consumption is recommended, especially when suffering from gastritis.
Its high water content makes carrots a diuretic food, so it helps detoxify the body.
The consumption of carrot is recommended to protect some faculties of the brain, because according to the portal vital kitchen, a media specialized in nutrition and gastronomy, The carrot is recommended as a flattering ingredient to stimulate brain function, due to its content of potassium and phosphorus, minerals that help revitalize the nervous system.
On the other hand, the lifestyle section of Terra points out that this vegetable also contains nitrites, which are characterized by favoring blood circulation and, therefore, promoting the proper functioning of the body and brain.
According to the agriculture section of the official website of the Government of Mexico, carrots have a beneficial effect in regulating the nervous system and keeping anxiety and other disorders that may affect it at bay.
The entity also emphasizes that it is a food to which a variety of other qualities are attributed, such as its diuretic action, which combats the accumulation of fluids in the body, a condition that can cause discomfort such as pain and swelling.
Likewise, it is considered good for proper digestion, avoiding stomach upsets and colic. “It has been proven that, when eaten, the carrot increases the production of saliva and, also, of the gastric juices that are involved in the digestion process,” they explain from the portal Better with Health.
Its effect in maintaining skin health is not less, thanks to its rich content in micronutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin B. Along with other ingredients that make up a balanced diet, this vegetable can keep the dermis lush and fresh.
It should be said that to notice the effects of this vegetable on health, it is not only enough to include it in the diet, but also that its consumption is accompanied by good practices that help maintain this brain capacity, such as performing exercises that activate it, resting properly and Have an organized routine.
