We are all aware of the fact that carrots are exceptionally healthy vegetables, high in B- carotene and vitamin A, which are vital for our eye health.
Carrots are also a rich source of vitaminsC, K and B, as well as numerous minerals, including manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and iron.
Despite being extremely beneficial for eye health, these vegetables have a beneficial effect on the bowel movements and boost the immune system. Furthermore, they provide a great help in the case of asthma, coughs, bronchitis, colds and all kinds of respiratory issues.
This natural recipe can be used in both, adults and children, and will successfully treat cough and eliminate the phlegm from the lungs.
This is how to prepare it: Ingredients:
1/2 kg of carrot
3-4 spoons of honey
Instructions: You should take the carrots and cut them into slices. Then, pour some water over them and boil them in order to soften. Then, remove them from the heat, and mash them in a blender or with a fork.
Remember to keep the water in which you boiled the carrots. Leave it to cool and add the honey in it. Next, add this water to the mashed carrots in order to prepare your natural syrup. Keep it in a cold place or fridge (8-10 C degrees/ 46-50 Fahrenheit)
Use: This natural syrup is completely safe, so you can use it frequently. Take 3-4 spoons of it throughout the day. The results will be noticeable after only one or two days. It will eliminate the phlegm from your lungs and it will effectively cure the cough.
OTHER 10 BENEFITS OF CARROT
Forget about vitamin A pills. With this orange crunchy
powerfood,
you get vitamin A and a host of other powerful health benefits
including beautiful skin, cancer prevention, and anti-aging. Read how to
get maximum benefits from this amazing vegetable.
Benefits of Carrots
1. Improves vision
Western culture’s understanding of carrots being “good for the eyes” is
one of the few we got right. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which
is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A is transformed in
the retina, to rhodopsin, a purple pigment necessary for night vision.
Beta-carotene has also been shown to protect against macular
degeneration and senile cataracts. A study found that people who eat the
most beta-carotene had 40 percent lower risk of macular degeneration
than those who consumed little.
2. Helps prevent cancer
Studies have shown carrots reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer
and colon cancer. Researchers have just discovered falcarinol and
falcarindiol which they feel cause the anticancer properties.
Falcarinol is a natural pesticide produced by the carrot that
protects its roots from fungal diseases. Carrots are one of the only
common sources of this compound. A study showed 1/3 lower cancer risk by
carrot-eating mice.
3. Slows down aging
The high level of beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant to cell damage
done to the body through regular metabolism. It help slows down the
aging of cells.
4. Promotes healthier skin
Vitamin A and antioxidants protects the skin from sun damage.
Deficiencies of vitamin A cause dryness to the skin, hair and nails.
Vitamin A prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation,
blemishes, and uneven skin tone.
5. Helps prevent infection
Carrots are known by herbalists to prevent infection. They can be used on cuts – shredded raw or boiled and mashed.
6. Promotes healthier skin (from the outside)
Carrots are used as an inexpensive and very convenient facial mask.
Just mix grated carrot with a bit of honey.
7. Prevents heart disease
Studies show that diets high in carotenoids are associated with a lower
risk of heart disease. Carrots have not only beta-carotene but also
alpha-carotene and lutein.
The regular consumption of carrots also reduces cholesterol levels because the soluble fibers in carrots bind with bile acids.
8. Cleanses the body
Vitamin A assists the liver in flushing out the toxins from the body. It
reduces the bile and fat in the liver. The fibers present in carrots
help clean out the colon and hasten waste movement.
9. Protects teeth and gums
It’s all in the crunch! Carrots clean your teeth and mouth. They scrape
off plaque and food particles just like toothbrushes or toothpaste.
Carrots stimulate gums and trigger a lot of saliva, which being
alkaline, balances out the acid-forming, cavity-forming bacteria. The
minerals in carrots prevent tooth damage.
10. Prevents stroke
From all the above benefits it is no surprise that in a Harvard
University study, people who ate more than six carrots a week are less
likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate only one carrot a month or
less.
Sources and References:
thehealthavengers.com
www.healthandlovepage.com
