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‘Superfood of winter’ Today’s food in the series is – Carrot.
The easiest way to stay healthy in any season is to eat fruits and vegetables of that season. If you are eating superfoods of that season then diseases will not spread in your surroundings. Carrot is one such superfood of winter.
It is a root vegetable, which was first grown in Afghanistan around 900 AD. Orange colored carrots are usually seen in homes, markets and books. Although it comes in many colors like purple, yellow, red and white. In the early days, carrots were purple or yellow in color. Orange carrots were developed in the Middle East around the 15th or 16th century.
Carrots are rich in vitamins A, C and K. It contains essential minerals like iron, calcium, zinc, potassium and copper. Apart from this, it is also a good source of fiber and carbohydrates. Eating it daily improves eyesight, reduces the risk of cancer and also helps in weight management.
so ‘winter superfoods‘Today in the series we will talk about carrots. You will also learn that-
- What is its nutritional value?
- What are the benefits of eating one carrot daily?
- Which people should not eat carrots?
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Carrots contain Vitamin A, eating it daily improves eyesight. Keeps the body hydrated in cold. Helpful in weight management and also reduces the risk of cancer.
-Dr. Madan Mohan Singh Kushwaha, Ayurvedacharya, Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal
What is the nutritional value of carrots?
Carrots contain 86% to 95% water. The remaining 10% consists of carbohydrates. Carrots also contain protein and fat, but their quantity is very less.
Carrots are rich in vitamins and minerals
Carrots contain many vitamins and minerals. This is why it is so beneficial for health. Generally people think that carrots contain a lot of Vitamin A. Whereas apart from Vitamin A, carrots also contain a lot of Vitamin C and B6.
Carrots also contain many minerals essential for the body, see the graphic:
Carrots are very beneficial
Carrot is a vegetable which has very low calories and very high nutritional value. Due to the presence of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it strengthens the immune system. Due to its special nutritional value, its consumption helps in maintaining good health of heart, kidney and liver. What other benefits are there from this, see in the graphic:
Some common questions related to carrots and their answers
Question: Can we eat carrots every day?
answer: Yes, you can definitely eat it. By eating one carrot daily, one gets many vitamins and minerals necessary for the body. However, carrots contain an antioxidant called beta-carotene. If someone continues to eat too many carrots for a long time, he may develop carotenemia. In this the skin color becomes orange or yellow. Therefore, do not eat too many carrots at once.
Question: How many carrots should be eaten daily?
answer: A healthy adult person should eat 1-2 carrots a day. Children can eat one carrot a day. This is because one carrot weighs approximately 125 grams to 200 grams. If one 125 gram carrot is eaten daily, it provides more than 100% of our daily requirement of Vitamin A.
Eating too many carrots daily can cause hair fall, chapped lips, dry skin and weak bones. This can also increase the amount of calcium in the blood, which can lead to a condition like idiopathic intracranial hypertension. This condition occurs when too much pressure increases around the brain.
Question: Is it beneficial to eat carrots raw or cooked?
answer: Some vegetables can be eaten both raw and cooked. Carrot is one of these vegetables. Even if eaten raw, the stomach can easily digest it. It can be eaten for healthy breakfast or snacks. It also contains a lot of fiber, which does not cause constipation.
If carrots are cooked and eaten, it becomes easier to absorb beta-carotene and if it is contaminated, the risk of infection also reduces.
Question: Do cooking carrots destroy their nutrients?
answer: No, cooking carrots does not make any significant difference in its nutrients. If carrots are cooked on high flame for too long, their antioxidant activity and Vitamin C may decrease.
Just boiling carrots or cooking them on low flame does not make much difference to its nutrition, on the contrary, it becomes easier for our body to absorb the nutrients present in it.
Question: Can eating carrots cause any allergic reaction?
answer: Yes, people who have polony-food allergy syndrome may have allergic reactions after eating carrots. In this syndrome a person has a reaction to some raw fruits, nuts and vegetables. This causes swelling along with itching in the throat, mouth and ears. If you notice any such symptoms after eating carrots, consult a doctor immediately.
Question: Is there any harm from carrots?
answer: Generally there are no side effects of eating carrots. However, eating too many carrots for several days in a row can cause the skin to turn yellow or orange. Eating too many carrots can also cause digestive problems. In some cases, allergic reactions may be seen. If any side effects are seen then stop eating carrots and consult a doctor.
Question: Who should not eat carrots?
answer: These people should not eat carrots:
- Those who have diarrhea.
- People who are taking any hormonal therapy.
- People who have polony-food allergy syndrome.
Question: Are carrots easy to digest?
answer: Yes, carrots are easy for most people to digest. The fiber present in carrots makes its digestion easy. Small children and people who have intestinal problems may find it difficult to digest raw carrots. If it is cooked then its digestion becomes very easy for everyone.
Graphic: Ankur Bansal
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