Written By: Debjani Arora | Updated: July 12, 2016, 3:49 PM
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Carrots are not just a salad ingredient and you can use it in curries, dals, cakes or carrot halwa. However, if this orange veggie doesn’t interest you much you can try and have a glass of carrot juice to reap its benefits. Here are ways in which a glass of carrot juice can keep you healthy.
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It is a rich source of vitamin A: It is a known fact that the carrots are a rich source of Vitamin A. They contain a pigment called beta carotene that converts into Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A boosts good eye sight and keeps your eyes healthy.
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It is a great defence against breast cancer: A study published in Nutrition and Cancer showed that consumption of carrot juice for over three weeks increased total plasma carotenoids and reduced oxidative stress. However, it cannot lower the inflammatory marker in women who were previously treated for breast cancer [1].
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It reduces DNA damage in smokers: Carrots are a great source of dietary beta carotene which prevents damage to the lymphocytic DNA especially in smokers who run the risk of suffering from various kinds of cancers [2].
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It keeps your heart healthy: A study published in Nutrition Journal showed that consumption of carrot juice regularly helped lower systolic pressure (the pressure your heart faces during contraction between every beat) [3].
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It keeps your skin and hair glowing: Carrot juice is rich in antioxidants and potassium which helps in cell regeneration and helps your skin and hair get a natural glow.
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It helps keep blood sugar in control: A glass of carrot juice is low in calories and sugar with the essential nutrients and minerals. Thus it helps to keep your sugar level in check and manage diabetes.
