KOMPAS.com – Carrots are a root vegetable that is often considered the perfect healthy food. Its crunchy, delicious taste and rich nutrition make it a popular choice.
Carrots contain many important nutrients, such as beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants, and are low in calories.
Not only that, carrots have various health benefits, including lowering cholesterol levels, improving eye health, and reducing the risk of several types of cancer.
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The bright color of carrots, especially orange ones, comes from beta-carotene, an antioxidant that the body converts into vitamin A.
In Indonesia, carrots are easy to find in markets at affordable prices, so we can feel the benefits.
Here are some health benefits of carrots that you need to know:
1. Reduces the risk of cancer
Research shows that a diet rich in carotenoids, including those found in carrots, can help protect the body against various types of cancer, such as prostate, colon and stomach cancer.
In women, high levels of carotenoids in the blood can also reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Additionally, carotenoids have the potential to protect the body against lung cancer, although more research is needed to substantiate this connection.
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2. Lower blood cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Carrot consumption has been linked to lower cholesterol levels, so it can help maintain heart health.
3. Supports weight loss
As a low-calorie food, carrots can increase feelings of fullness and help reduce calorie intake at the next meal.
Illustration of carrots, vegetables rich in provitamin A.Thus, carrots can be an effective addition to a weight loss diet program.
4. Improves eye health
Vitamin A deficiency is often associated with night blindness, a condition that can be treated by consuming carrots or other foods rich in vitamin A and carotenoids.
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In addition, the carotenoids in carrots can also reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, one of the main causes of blindness in the elderly.
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