Benefits of Carrot Juice

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1. Beta-Carotene & Vitamin A

Beta-carotene is a type of orange/yellow pigment found in many fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is important and essential because it’s necessary for the formation of vitamin A.

Have you ever noticed that if you slice a carrots width wise it actually looks like an eye? Vitamin A is important for healthy eyesight. Beta-carotene is a great antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals.
If you’re choosing carrots, the darker the orange the more beta-carotene it has. According to Barone et. al, one cup of cooked carrots provide 18 mg of beta-carotene or 300% of the recommended take (Barone, et. al, 2002).
Besides being important for eyesight, vitamin A is also important for normal cell growth, healthy mucous membranes, and helps eyes adjust to light or dark settings and is great for maintaining healthy skin.

2. Calcium pectate

Calcium pectate is a type of pectin fiber that has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. It does this by actually “grabbing” bile acids and removing them from the body.

3. Natural “Energizer”

Carrot juice provides you energy! Who knew it?!  Add some carrots to your next juice and you’ll definitely feel the difference.

4. Vitamins & Antioxidants

When you juice you are stripping the insoluble fiber away leaving only vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Thus, when you drink  fresh juice your body easily and quickly absorbs these vital nutrients.
Carrot juice is also beneficial because it contains potassium which helps against cholesterol and is beneficial for the liver since it reduces fat and bile acids.

 

Here are some simple carrot juice recipes :

 

Tips:
When you eat carrots, especially if you cook them, cook them with a little bit of coconut oil. The healthy fat from the coconut oil allows for better absorption of the nutrients, especially beta-carotene. You can also add a teaspoon of coconut oil to your juice!
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