Carrots
Other Grounded Health Benefits
Carrots are high in vitamin A, which is important for vision and eye health, and could prevent the development of allergies in childhood
High in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, carrots can benefit the microflora found in the gut while simultaneously aiding digestive health.
Carrots can satiate hunger and lower the risk of diabetes and obesity
Carrots are high in the mineral molybdenum, which aids in the metabolism of fats, protein, and carbohydrates
Carotenoids, which make up the coloring of carrots and other darkly colored vegetables, are powerful antioxidants that may have anticancer properties
Carrot seed extract has been shown to prevent brain aging and neurological decline
Black carrot extract contains a compound called anthocyanins, which has shown a 54-62% decrease in cell viability when applied to cancer cell lines
Carrots contain phenolic compounds that act as anti-inflammatories throughout the body
Polyphenol compounds found in carrots might be helpful in reversing neurodegenerative illnesses and can increase myelin sheath concentration in the brain
Digested purple carrot extract can help with gut health by protecting GI lining from oxidative stress