Thanks to the number of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants packed into each carrot, many experts have elevated this humble veggie to “superfood” status. Orange carrots get their bright colour from beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A contributes to eye and vision health. In fact, a 100-gram serving of carrots provides more than 100 per cent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A.
Here are some other benefits of this superfood:
Carrots love your heart. The amount of fibre in a carrot (approximately 2g in a medium carrot) may help decrease blood pressure by reducing the amount of cholesterol found in the blood. Research also shows that drinking carrot juice may help promote heart health by increasing total antioxidants and decreasing lipid peroxidation.
Carrots have a low glycemic index. While carrots taste sweet and contain some sugar and carbohydrates, they are quite low on the glycemic index. Those with glycemic disorders can likely safely eat carrots without worrying about a sugar spike after eating them.
Carrots may help support bone health. The mix of vitamin K1, vitamin A and potassium in carrots can help support bone mass for excellent bone health.
