The Carrot - what does Bugs know?

The Carrot has been underestimated for its health and healing benefits. Due to it being grown under the ground, it easily holds some of the most powerful antioxidants available to mankind. The best time of the day to benefit from the consumption of carrots is first thing in the morning when the stomach is empty. The benefit of an empty stomach is its ability to absorb more of it vitamins and minerals available. Even better, juice the carrot and drink it! 

Carrots contain vitamin A, K, C, potassium, fiber, ,calcium and iron!! In addition, carrots are known for their beta-carotene and lutein which are necessary for protecting the body. Believe it or not, carrots are also especially important due to their antioxidant content. Antioxidants prevent damage in the body caused by free radicals by neutralizing them and reducing the oxidative stress caused on the body’s organs. This is why carrots are considered a superfood!

How does eating carrots daily help you? Protection for the heart from oxidative stress, plus aiding in healing and repair from free radical damage in the heart. Carrots aid in maintaining blood pressure ranges due to their potassium content. Carrots have been known to help with weight maintenance because of their fiber. Carrots for years have been shown to improve overall health of eyesight due to the vitamin A content. Lastly, carrots improve the immune system due to the vitamin C content which aids the body in developing antibodies to protect and strengthen, converting iron to aid in red blood cell growth, and because of their carotenoids and anthocyanin, carrots fight harmful free radicals which contribute to certain cancers.