Natural News says a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry concluded that a phytonutrient in carrots, falcarinol, can reduce your risk of cancer by a third. A leader on the study, Dr. Kirsten Brandt, recommends that everyone eat a minimum of one small carrot a day with other fruits and vegetables.
Carrots also contain alpha-carotene, a natural antioxidant. In a separate study from Bethesda, Maryland, researchers found that men who consume lots of alpha-carotene are less likely to have lung cancer. In addition, you’ve probably heard that carrots are rich in beta-carotene which has been found to help prevent heart disease and macular degeneration. Your body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A which keeps your vision sharp.
Did you know that carrots help keep your skin healthy and glowing too? This bright orange veggie has a PH-balancing effect on your skin which helps to protect against acne and the signs of aging. Carrot juice is also becoming popular as an ingredient in skin care products.
