Description
SPECIFICATION
Product Name | Carrot |
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Origin | Europe and Southwestern Asia |
Family | Apiaceae |
Binomial name | Daucus carota subsp. sativus |
INGREDIENTS
Nutrients | Calories 41 kcal Total Carbohydrates 9.6g Dietary Fiber 2.8g |
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Minerals | Calcium Iron Magnesium |
Vitamins | Vitamin B-6 Vitamin C |
Protein | 0.9 g |
Fats | Fat 0.2g |
USES & BENEFITS
- Consuming carrots leads to a reduced risk of cancer. It is said that a diet rich in carotenoids may help protect against several types of cancer.
- Carrots are also said to lower blood cholesterol. This, therefore, ensures that your health is maintained.
- Carrots have low calories and increase fullness. They, therefore, decrease calorie intake in subsequent meals.
- Low levels of vitamin A are more likely to experience night blindness. This condition may be diminished by eating carrots due to vitamin A or carotenoids content.