Monday, March 4, 2013

Carrot - Daucus Carota


COMMON FILIPINO NAME : Karot
COMMON ENGLISH NAMECarrot
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Daucus Carota

DESCRIPTION
Carrots originated from Asian continent. This root vegetable is nutritional and medicinal at the same time. It is a good source of the best and healthiest nutrients that can be found in a vegetable. Its beta-carotene content is responsible for its orange-colored skin.

MOST POPULAR SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT/S
Carrots are famous for its Vitamin A and/or Beta-carotene content that is excellent in helping improve one's eyesight.

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT/S
Not only does a Carrot improve eyesight, it also:
• Improves skin and hair
• Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure
• Beta-Carotene also helps prevent cancer
• Strengthens colon, heart and lung health

CURATIVE BENEFITS / MEDICINAL QUALITIES :
Carrots aid as a remedy for:
• Gum diseases
• Kidney, liver and gall bladder infection or disease
• Obesity
• Colitis
• Ulcer
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Colitis
• Painful Urination
• Reduces risk of heart disease

VITAMINS AND MINERALS CONTENT / NUTRITIONAL VALUE:
The beta-carotene content of Carrots is converted to Vitamin A. Alongside; it also contains other vitamins such as Vitamins B, C, D and E. Since Carrots contain 87% water, the rest of 13% is jam-packed with all other nutrients like 
• Potassium
• Dietary fiber
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Sodium
• Carbohydrates
• Folic Acid

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