Carrot Juice so nutritious, it contains a large amount of beta-carotene, vitamins and potassium.
Improves Immunity & Heart | Beta-carotene makes it a rich source of vitamin A. The abundance of vitamin A in carrot juice can help improve your sight and the daily intake can prevent the onset of heart diseases and strokes (1). It also helps improve the immune system. Vitamin A in addition keeps the lining of the internal organs healthy in order to prevent it from being infected by pathogenic organisms.
Reduces Cholesterol | The potassium present in carrot juice can reduce cholesterol levels (2). It is good for the liver as it reduces fat and bile in it.
Potassium, along with manganese and magnesium stabilizes blood sugar level, thus helping to reduce the risk of diabetes.
Vitamin K present in carrot juice helps blood to clot.
Heals Wounds And Gums | Vitamin C helps to heal wounds and keeps the gums healthy.
Cancer | It also acts like an anti-cancer agent. Increased intake of carotenoids in carrot juice has been said to decrease instances of bladder, prostate, colon and breast cancer (3).
Reduces Cholesterol | The potassium present in carrot juice can reduce cholesterol levels (2). It is good for the liver as it reduces fat and bile in it.
Potassium, along with manganese and magnesium stabilizes blood sugar level, thus helping to reduce the risk of diabetes.
Vitamin K present in carrot juice helps blood to clot.
Heals Wounds And Gums | Vitamin C helps to heal wounds and keeps the gums healthy.
Cancer | It also acts like an anti-cancer agent. Increased intake of carotenoids in carrot juice has been said to decrease instances of bladder, prostate, colon and breast cancer (3).
Bone Health | Vitamin K, present in Carrot juice is essential for the protein building process in the body. It also helps in the binding of calcium that in turn leads to the faster healing of broken bones (4). Potassium present in carrot also helps to improve bone health.
Cleanses the Liver | Carrot juice cleanses and detoxifies the liver. Toxins in the liver are released from the system and excreted after regular consumption of carrot juice (5). The bloodstream cannot rid the body of toxins and bile through the kidneys. This has to be ejected from the skin. Carrot juice aids this process and ensures harmful bile is removed from the body. When the liver functions well, it prevents the accumulation of fat and aids in its rapid digestion, preventing weight gain and obesity.
Beauty Benefits | Carrot Juice is not just about good health, but also about looking beautiful.
- Prevents Acne: Since it is high in essential oils, it also helps prevent acne by detoxifying your body (7).
- The beta-carotenoids which help in photosynthesis in plants, help reduce sunburn and also increase the skin’s resistance towards sun damage.
Fights Ageing | The beta-carotenoid when entering the body changes into vitamin A and reduces cell degeneration and thus slows down the aging of the body.
It largely improves the amount of collagen in the skin and thus helps in maintaining elasticity and hence reducing the visible signs of aging like sagging skin and wrinkles, as collagen is what accumulates in our body and keeps it firm and healthy (9).
Carrot juice is especially improves the health of the expectant mother and child, it reduces the chance of dangerous infections in the child (13).
Calcium Supply | It is also very rich source of calcium.
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Carrot Juice and Weight loss |
Carrot juice is extremely filling, and because of low calorie count, it is the best natural health drink for a person who is trying to lose weight. It contains a large amount of natural sugar, so you don’t have to add additional sugar to it. Juicing together carrot, apple, celery and cucumber is a very healthy recipe for a good weight loss drink.- Increases Metabolism: Carrot Juice also contains a large amount of Vitamin B complexes which help in breaking down glucose, fat and protein. So it helps in building muscle, increasing our metabolism and thus helping in weight loss. Vitamin B complexes also help to reduce stress and depression, which usually holds back weight loss. Phosphorous in Carrot juice boosts the body’s metabolic rate; ensures optimal use of energy in the body and decreases pain after a workout.
Controls Sugar Levels | Magnesium and Manganese present in Carrot Juice can stabilize sugar levels and help to reduce weight due to diabetes (15).
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It should be mentioned that although carrot is such a healthy vegetable, eating carrot as Halwa with loads of ghee, sugar, cashew and raisins cannot be considered healthy. No matter how healthy you say it is, it will never be as good as carrot juice with no added sugar and milk. Yes, No carrot milk either. But it’s just as yummy without the milk too. Many people love the natural taste of carrot juice, but you can also add other fresh juices, such as orange, lemon, ginger or mint to give it a different flavor. Juice of carrot and cinnamon together forms a very healthy antioxidant rich drink which can reduce cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is said that drinking fresh carrot juice is better than eating it raw because the nutrient content will be even more concentrated in the juice.
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Drink at least one tall glass of carrot juice each day to burn fat and get the body you have always yearned for!
Get that glowing and beautiful skin you love!