By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
Carrots, while higher in sugar than many other vegetables and therefore best eaten in moderation, have a number of excellent health benefits, including:
• Healthy vision
• Brain and nervous system health
• Liver protection
• Protection against heart disease and stroke
• Promotion of healthy bones
One serving of orange carrots (one medium carrot or one-half cup chopped) will provide about 210 percent of the average daily recommended allowance (RDA) of vitamin A. The high vitamin A content, for which carrots are best known, comes from beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in your liver.
Your body cannot manufacture beta-carotene, so you …read more
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