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The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable that is often touted as the healthiest food on the planet. It's crunchy, tasty, and filled with nutrients. Beta carotene, carbohydrate, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants are all abundant in carrots.
They also have a variety of health advantages. They're good for weight-loss and have been related to lower cholesterol and better eye health. Furthermore, the antioxidants in their carotene have been linked to a lower risk of cancer.
Yellow, white, orange, red, and purple carrots are among the many colors available. Beta carotene, an antioxidant that your body transforms to vitamin A, gives orange carrots their vivid hue.
In addition, Carrots have a water content of 86–95 percent, and its edible part contains around 10% carbs. Carrots have a low fat and protein content.
The nutrition facts for two small-to-medium raw carrots (100 grams) are:
Calories: 41
Water: 88%
Protein: 0.9 grams
Carbs: 9.6 grams
Sugar: 4.7 grams
Fiber: 2.8 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
They can also feed the good bacteria in your stomach, resulting in better health and a lower risk of disease.
Last but not least, carrots are one of the most affordable healthy foods available anywhere in the world, so take advantage of this and eat one today.
References:
*www.healthline.com
*Wikipedia
*Medical News
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