CarrotsCarrots which are rich in minerals and vitamins.Carrots are red-orange coloured root vegetables that are one of the most dominant staple foods globally. We can use them in salads or cooked vegetables, soups, juices etc. Nutritionally, carrots are a great source of carbohydrates and are very rich in carotenoids and vitamin A. One large carrot (70g) can contain up to 601mg of vitamin A. It is essential for maintaining healthy organs, immune systems, and eyesight.Vitamin A or provitamin A carotenoids are essential nutrients for the eyes. A study suggests that having 91g of grated carrot per day is enough to maintain vitamin A levels in the body.Carrots also contain many phytochemicals and antioxidants that show anti-inflammatory properties to help maintain heart health.Nutritional Value of CarrotRaw carrots (100 grams):Calorie: 48 Protein – 0.9 gCarbohydrates – 10.6 gDietary fibre – 4.4 gFat – 0.2 gCarrots are the richest plant-based source of beta-carotene, with 8285 micrograms of beta-carotene per 100 grams. An interesting fact about carrots is that their nutritional value changes (for the better) if you eat cooked carrots. Studies show that our bodies absorb more beta-carotene when we eat cooked carrots.

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