Nutritional benefits of carrots

Carrots are root vegetables with lots of nutrients that are good for our health. They taste a little sweet and crunchy; sometimes they can be bitter depending on colour, and where they are grown. They come in different colours: white, yellow, red, purple and orange. Orange carrots are the most common ones.

Carrots are one of the major sources of carbohydrates and water. They also contain fibre, vitamins, antioxidants, beta carotene, potassium,lutein, calories and biotin. 

The health benefits of carrots are numerous but let's talk about 5 of them.

1. They help to improve eyesight. The vitamin A in carrots helps to protect your eyes, and keep them healthy.

2. They lessen the risk of cancer. Interesting right? Carrots protect the body from various types of cancer, such as prostrate, colon, stomach, and breast cancer. 

3. They aid in weight loss.

4. They boost the immune system. They help to build antibodies that protect the immune system. 

5. They protect the heart against high blood pressure.

You can tap from the benefits of carrots by snacking on them, adding them to your rice sauce or jollof rice. You can also juice them if you like. Carrots can be stored in the refrigerator, or in a plastic bag with holes.

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