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- Alisa Rutherford-Fortunati
- September 15, 2012
- 11:05 am
- 101 comments
Carrots are more than a tasty addition to almost any dish. They are also good for your body’s overall health, especially that of the skin, eyes, digestive system and teeth!
So if the sweet flavor isn’t enough, enjoy these 10 reasons to eat more carrots:
1. Beta carotene: Carrots are a rich source of this powerful antioxidant, which, among other vital uses, can be converted into vitamin A in the body to help maintain healthy skin.
2. Digestion: Carrots increase saliva and supply essential minerals, vitamins and enzymes that aid in digestion. Eating carrots regularly may help prevent gastric ulcers and other digestive disorders.
3. Alkaline elements: Carrots are rich in alkaline elements, which purify and revitalize the blood while balancing the acid/alkaline ratio of the body.
4. Potassium: Carrots are a good source of potassium, which can help maintain healthy sodium levels in the body, thereby helping to reduce elevated blood pressure levels.
5. Dental Health: Carrots kill harmful germs in the mouth and help prevent tooth decay.
Next: Five more reasons to enjoy carrots!
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Alisa Rutherford-Fortunati
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worth trying
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+ add your ownWill definitely do!
Carrots are my Favorite Snack and now I can add a few more reasons to eat them! Thank You for this Super Informative Article!! :)
Thank you Alisa, for Sharing this!
thanks
We already like carrots - these are some great reasons to eat them more often!
hi. thanks . i love carrots. it makes me relaxed too. feel happy.
interesting but i keep them out of my house sadly. my son is super allergic.
and they taste good too!
I'll be having carrots tonight, thanks.
like that cooked carrots
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