Do You Like Carrots? How They Benefit You (+ Smoothie Recipe)
POSTED ON April 9, 2017 BY Brandi Monasco


Written by: Brandi Monasco
Carrots rank as one of the most consumed vegetables worldwide. Besides being incredibly tasty, carrots are super healthy and are loaded with nutrients that help benefit your body.
The uses of this incredible veggie are endless. From making exceptionally tasting juices to smoothies and other recipes, there seems to be nothing this miracle vegetable cannot be used for.
Interestingly, there are over 100 varieties of carrots and they come in different colors and sizes too. Check out how carrots can benefit you:
Improve Vision
Many people are affected by eye diseases. While many medications claim to be able to effectively correct many of these eye diseases, medications can also come with a number of side effects. But a carrot is a natural solution that can help with eye diseases. Carrots contain vitamin A, which is known to correct and improve vision and also helps protect against cataracts.
Prevent Heart Disease
Another huge benefit of consuming carrot is that this vegetable is known to lower the risk of heart disease. Making carrots an essential part of your daily diet can help to reduce LDL cholesterol levels in your body that may ultimately result in heart disease.
Help Nourish The Skin
We live in an age and time where people are constantly looking for skin care products that will result in lush and healthy looking skin. However, the problem with most skin care products – besides being expensive – is that they can contain many toxins and chemicals that have lots of negative side effects. Carrots contain strong cleansing properties that help rid your face of acne, blackheads and whiteheads. Carrots also contain healthy properties that help detoxify the body, resulting in a glowing and well-nourished skin.
Anti-Aging
Have you ever wished to live forever young? By regularly eating carrots, you can potentially reverse the process of aging. The beta carotene in carrots helps fight against the activities of free radicals in the body.
Need somewhere to start with including more carrots in your diet? Give this delicious smoothie a try!
Healthy Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick for your taste, add an extra ¼ cup of almond milk to thin it out.
- Enjoy!
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How do you like to enjoy carrots? Share with us in the comments below!
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Brandi Monasco is a freelance writer, graphic designer and social media manager from Texas. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts and has recently found a new love for health and nutrition.
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