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Carrot

  • Carrot

A crunchy, sweet root vegetable packed with beta-carotene and known for promoting good vision.

Mon, Jun 30, 2025

Carrots are a widely popular root vegetable enjoyed raw, cooked, or juiced. They are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A, both essential for maintaining good eyesight and overall health.

Carrot at a Glance

Carrot is a root vegetable rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A. It promotes good vision and keeps skin healthy.

Health Benefits

  • ✅ Boosts vision with high beta-carotene (Vitamin A)
  • ✅ Improves skin health and immunity
  • ✅ Promotes heart and digestive health
  • ✅ Antioxidants may reduce cancer risk
  • ✅ Aids in blood sugar regulation

Nutritional Information (Per 100g Raw Carrot)

NutrientAmount
Calories41 kcal
Fiber2.8 grams
Vitamin A334% of RDI
Vitamin K113% of RDI
Sugar4.7 grams

How to Use / Consume

  • 🥕 Eat raw as a snack or in salads
  • 🧃 Juice for a sweet and healthy drink
  • 🍛 Cook in soups, stews, or stir-fries
  • 🍰 Use in desserts like carrot cake

Precautions (Cons)

  • ❗ Overconsumption may cause carotenemia (orange skin tint)
  • ❗ Excess sugar content may be an issue if juiced too often
  • ❗ May cause bloating or allergies in rare cases

Fun Facts / Trivia

  • 🧡 Orange carrots were developed in the Netherlands in the 17th century
  • 👁 Carrots were once used to treat night blindness
  • 🌈 Carrots also come in purple, yellow, and white varieties
  • 🥕 Baby carrots are just shaped from full-grown carrots

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