Saturday, June 6, 2009

Carrots



Nutritional Heroes:
Well-known for their sweetening, antianaemic, healing, diuretic, remineralizing and sedative properties.
Power and goodness of carrots:
Carrots have many important vitamins and minerals. They are rich in antioxidants Beta Carotene, Alpha Carotene, Photochemical and Glutathione, Calcium and Potassium, and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and E, which are also considered antioxidants, protecting as well as nourishing the skin.
They contain a form of calcium easily absorbed by the body. Finally they also contain Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorous, and Sulphur - better than a wonder drug!!
As a drug for Digestive Disorders:
Chewing of carrots increases saliva and quickens digestion by supplying the necessary enzymes, minerals and vitamins. Regular use of carrot prevents the formation of gastric ulcer and other digestive disorders. Carrot juice is an effective food remedy in ailments like intestinal colic, colitis, appendicitis, peptic ulcer and dyspepsia.