The carrot is a plant with a cold climate, but also cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, especially at high altitudes. Its cultivation dates back to ancient times, it is a species native to the Asian center, and from there it spread to Europe, the Mediterranean region. During its dissemination, it intersected with local wild types.
The cultivation of the carrot has experienced an important growth in the last years, as much in surface, as in production, since it is one of the most produced vegetables in the world. Asia is the largest producer followed by Europe and E.E.U.U.
The carrot is rich in beta carotenes (source of vitamin A), which give the characteristic orange color to its root. It is also rich in vitamin E and some B vitamins, especially B3 or niacin, and folic acid. Water is the most abundant component in this vegetable, followed by carbohydrates. As for minerals, its contribution of potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iodine is important.
The carrot is one of the most beneficial foods for our body. Many of its properties can contribute to the well-being of our skin, the increase of appetite, as well as the solution of many cramps and ailments.
The carrot provides the body with nutrients, does not contain fat, helps in digestion and ensures that the body works properly and stays healthy. In addition, it is a good source of vitamins and an effective antioxidant, it is recommended to consume it regularly to prevent and reduce the risk of cardiovascular, degenerative and cancer diseases. It also helps to prevent eye diseases and
skin problems
Properties
The carrot is a rich food used in many occasions as a therapeutic resource in order to reduce different problems related to lack of appetite, diseases to the skin, or problems with lack of body energy. This vegetable has medicinal foundations for many years ago, however, there are very few professionals who know how to explain exactly what their true advantages are, and what their properties are.
Vitalize
It is mineralizing and vitaminizing, which is why it is fully recommended for any type of patient, without presenting any contradiction. The carrot is rich in phosphorus, which is why it is an excellent food to nourish and invigorate tired minds and bodies. In addition to that it is also an important inhibitor of similar nerves and discomforts.
Strengthens and stimulates
It is widely used to increase appetite and strengthen the gums and teeth thanks to its hard crust. It is usually considered extremely pleasant and delicious despite these characteristics.
Heal diseases
It is a cake of one of the most used foods for patients suffering from anemia, as well as all those who suffer from depression and have completely lost their appetite. Its aroma is also extremely pleasant, so it is also a food widely used in aromatherapy.
Good for digestion
On the other hand, it is usually the case that with seasonal changes constipation is more frequent, and we are prone to stomach cramps which are not at all pleasant. The carrot is used in treatments related to constipation and stomach pains, doing in fact a better job than any medicinal drop.
It is diuretic
It is a diuretic vegetable, and is perfectly recommended for people who have difficulties in the process of urinating.
Good for women
It has the properties of an emenagogue, that is, it helps and speeds up the menstruation process of the woman. It is a highly recommended food for women who have irregularities in their menstrual cycle, or suffer from great pre and post-menstrual pain.
After knowing all these properties, it is very easy to find multiple therapeutic uses for this vegetable, some of them medicinal, and others purely aesthetic.
For the respiratory system
The combination of this vegetable with ingredients such as honey, or lemon juice is the perfect combination to relieve respiratory conditions. Undoubtedly a most effective home remedy, which we can use at home when syrups, and other remedies do not make us too much effect.
For the skin
It is commonly used as an activator of tanning, especially thanks to its combination of provitamin A, which is why many suntan lotions and tanning oils currently use carrot extract as its main ingredient.
For anemia
It is one of the most recommended vegetables for patients suffering from anemia, and poor nutrition. We can eat the cooked, boiled, or even raw carrot if we prefer it, its flavor is not bad, and its consistency is very good for our gums and teeth.
It is advisable to ingest a certain amount of carrot a week to enjoy a healthy life, although incorporating one day in our diet we would be providing all the vitamins and nutrients necessary to enjoy fantastic skin, enough energy, and a very good digestion.
In this way we can see how one of the most common and accessible vegetables on the market can be the remedy and just solution to many of our problems.
Wow. The carrot looks dellicious.
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