Carrots
Carrots (Daucus carota ) are long root vegetables that appear in purple, white, yellow, and most commonly, orange. Carrots have a set of greens on their tops, but are not often sold that way.
Health benefits of Carrots
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Carrots
Look for carrots with bright colors and no dark spots. Also, try to find firm carrots, and avoid any which are flimsy or wilted.
Climate and origin
Carrots first originated in Afghanistan thousands of years ago. Since then, carrots have be hybridized to the modern carrot we know today. The first modern carrot appeared on the stage in Europe around the 10th or 11th century.
Taste
Carrots are sweet crunchy vegetables that serve as a good compliment in stews or curries.
Miscellaneous information
The orange carrots we know today came from years of selective breeding in Europe to honor the House of Orange during Dutch independence.
Similar tasting produce
Sweet potatoes, Mamey Sapote, Turnips
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 41 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.24g | 0% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 69mg | 3% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 9.6g | 3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 10% | ||
| Total Sugars 4.7g | 9% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.93g | 2% | ||
| Vitamin C 5.9mg | 7% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.3mg | 2% | ||
| Calcium 33mg | 3% | ||
| Potassium 320mg | 7% | ||
| Phosphorus 35mg | 3% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||