The fact that carrots are very useful is known for a long time. It contains a lot of biologically active substances that can have beneficial effects on different areas of the human body. But also applies to carrot juice, the benefits and harms of which are well known to adherents of the healthy eating system . Yes, and nutritionists are almost unanimous in that carrot juice occupies a leading position in its medicinal properties and the number of valuable trace elements.
Benefit and harm of carrot juice
The use of juice from carrots, especially freshly squeezed, is due to the composition of the vegetable itself. Here you can find:
- beta-carotene is a special form of vitamin A, which is converted when ingested and has curative effects on the organs of vision, immunity, bones and teeth, hair and skin; it helps to cleanse the body of toxins, and the liver - from excessive fat;
- vitamins C, E, D, group B, very rare vitamin K;
- nicotinic acid;
- microelements: calcium, zinc, manganese, iron , phosphorus, selenium, magnesium.
Carrot juice can and should be eaten regularly. And to enhance the properties it is good to mix it with other vegetable juices. The benefits of juices from carrots, apples and beets, freshly squeezed and mixed in equal proportions are very great. It is an excellent tonic, firming and cleanser, stimulating the work of the intestines and helping to replenish the supply of vitamin C. The use of juice from beets and carrots only consists in cleaning the liver. This cocktail actively removes harmful substances and helps this body to recover faster and purify the blood.
It is not necessary to abuse carrot juice, especially people with gastrointestinal diseases, diabetics, allergic people. It should also be remembered that a large amount of juice can give the skin an unpleasant yellowish shade.