Carrot Juice

Definition

Carrot juice is rich in beta carotene (a source of vitamin A), B complex vitamins, and many minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Drinking carrot juice is a healthy way to improve your mood, mental sharpness, and health. It takes about five carrots to make a glass of juice.

May Improve 

Carrots are rich in vitamins and minerals and have a lot of benefits for human health. 

• Improved vision. Consumption of carrot juice helps prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, and blindness. The vitamin A in carrot juice also strengthens the eye from damaging light.
• Weight loss. Carrots are naturally sweet making their juice a great replacement for sodas and sugary beverages.
• Improved brain function. The beta carotene may improve cognitive function and decrease age related memory issues.
• Boosted immune system. Antioxidants in carrot juice help combat free radicals, reducing damage to your cells and inflammation. Vitamin C may also boost your immune system.

Why it works

Consuming carrots as juice Carrot juice contains a lot of vitamins and minerals. It also makes the nutrients easier to absorb than raw or cooked.

Supporting Studies and Articles

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0271531796000358
2. https://www.karger.com/Article/PDF/72397
3. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170491/nutrients
4. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/

Required Equipment

Juicer

Glass

Knife

Notes

Vitamin A is a fat soluble. You may absorb more by taking carrot juice with a fatty meal or by adding a little butter or oil to the diet.