Carrot is a very important root in food as it brings the following health benefits:
- Improve digestion and fight against constipation by being rich in fiber;
- Prevent premature aging by being rich in vitamin A and antioxidants;
- Keep the tan longer, because it contains beta-carotene, which stimulates the production of the brown color in the skin;
- Help to lose weight because it contains few calories;
- Strengthen the immune system by being rich in antioxidants;
- Protect vision by containing vitamin A;
- Prevent lung cancer due to antioxidants.
To get these benefits, you should consume at least 1 carrot daily, preferably raw, as some of its nutrients are lost during cooking.
Nutrition information and how to use it
The following table shows the nutritional composition in 100 g of raw and cooked carrots.
| Amount in 100 g of food | Raw Carrot | Cooked carrot |
| Energy | 50 kcal | 32, 5 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g | 6.4 g |
| Proteins | 1.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Fats | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibers | 3.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 26 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1100 mcg | 900 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 60 mcg | 35 mcg |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 176 mg |
The carrot can be eaten raw in salads or juices, or cooked, and can be added in stews of meat or fish, soups, souffles and cakes.
Carrot Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of oil
- 3 medium grated carrots
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar tea
- 1 and 1/2 cups of white wheat flour
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Method of preparation
Beat the carrot, eggs and oil in the blender, then add the sugar and let it beat for another 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a container and add the flour, mixing everything with the help of the mixer. Add the yeast and beat more or mix with a spoon. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 ° C for 40 minutes.
Here's how to make a carrot juice to lose weight in a healthy way.
