8 Amazing Health Benefits Of Carrots: From Weight-loss To Healthy Eyesight

Very soon, vegetable stores and supermarkets are going to be filled with carrots, and we are here to give you 7 reasons why you must load your grocery bag with these delicious tubers next time you go veggie-shopping

Winters are here, and it's time for this season's favorite fruits and vegetables to take over our pantry. One such vegetable we have our hearts set on is the juicy, crunchy, carrots! "Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene which is a natural pigment that is used by the body to make vitamin A .and it has a good amount of fiber", said Bangalore based nutritionist Dr. Sheila Mangling, speaking about the high nutritive profile of carrots.  "Raw carrots daily address the problem of constipation. Carrots  also help maintain healthy cholesterol and prevent heart diseases. Being rich in potassium, they help bring down cholesterol and water retention, says, Health Practitioner and Macrobiotic Nutritionist Sheila Aurora. Juice them, boil them or add them to your SABIS and charts, but don't make the blunder of missing out on this storehouse of nutrients this winter!

7 Amazing Health Benefits of Carrots

1. Boosts eye health

      are you or your child struggling with poor eyesight? Carrots to the rescue! Carrots have been regarded as the fool-proof traditional remedy to improve eyesight. According to the book Healing foods, carrots are rich in lutein and lycopene, which help maintain good eyesight and night vision. The high amount of vitamin A also helps boost a healthy eyesight.

2. Aids Weight Loss

    If you are on a weight loss diet, your diet must include foods that are high in fiber, and carrots with both soluble and insoluble fibers perfectly fit the bill. Fiber takes the longest to digest and thus promotes a feeling of fullness and prevents you from bingeing on other fattening foods.

3. Ensures bowel regularity and helps in digestion

   The significant amount of dietary fiber in carrots plays an important role in maintaining good digestive health. Fiber makes your stool bulky, which helps it pass smoothly through the digestive tract and prevents conditions like constipation.

4. Fights cholesterol and boosts heart health

   The high fiber quotient of carrots also boosts heart health, removing excess LDL cholesterol from the walls of arteries and blood vessels. According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing, carrots "contain a form of calcium easily assimilated by the body that may help lower "unhealthy" (LDL) cholesterol levels."

5. Lowers Blood Pressure

  Along with lowering the levels of bad cholesterol, carrots are packed with potassium. Potassium helps relax the tension in your blood vessels and arteries, which enhances the blood flow circulation and brings down your elevated BP. High blood pressure is linked to conditions like atherosclerosis, strokes, and heart attacks. So load up on carrots for a step towards a healthier heart.

6. Boosts skin health

  The juicy red wonders can help give your skin a radiant glow too. Apart from the beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene, the high silicon content of the root can promote healthy skin and nails. To make the most of its nutrition, have them raw. 

7. Boosts immunity

  Carrots are packed with various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as vitamins B6 and K, potassium, phosphorous, etc. which contribute to bone health, stronger nervous system and help improve brain power. The antioxidants, apart from helping the body against free radical damage, guard the body against harmful bacteria, viruses and inflammation.