Content
Why is it important to drink carrot juice: benefits and harms to human health
03.01.2024 02:10
Carrot juice is chosen for its bright color and pleasant organoleptic properties.
In this article, we will consider the benefits and harms of the product, and also learn the features of drinking the drink.
Composition and nutritional value
Carrots are 80% water, 12% carbohydrates, and the rest are fats, proteins, dietary fiber, and organic acids.
The caloric content of the product is 140 kcal per 250 ml of juice and therefore nutritionists classify it as a dietary product.
The nutritional value of carrot juice is determined by a balanced combination of vitamins and minerals.
The vitamin complex includes:
- vitamin A, including beta-carotene;
- vitamins of groups C, B, E.
The mineral complex contains macroelements – potassium, calcium, magnesium and microelements – iron and selenium.
Let's move on to the benefits of the product
Carrot juice has antioxidant properties due to the presence of vitamins A, E, and selenium. Vitamin E or tocopherol inactivates free radicals in the body and prevents cell damage.
While vitamin A (retinol) improves the structure of epidermal cells, the skin becomes smooth. It is an indispensable product for women of any age.
Vitamin A helps prevent retinal disorders, prevents vision loss and the development of such a disease as cataracts. Therefore, older people are recommended to drink at least 1 glass of juice per day.
During pregnancy, the juice helps to cope with the symptoms of toxicosis by removing toxins from the woman’s body.
The presence of fiber in carrots normalizes bowel function. The presence of vitamin E improves the elasticity of the skin and muscles, thereby preventing the appearance of stretch marks in the last months of pregnancy.
Carrot drink is an anti-cancer drink. The vitamins of group B and ascorbic acid included in the composition restore metabolism, stimulate cellular immunity.
Carrot juice is recommended for children as complementary food. In infancy, the acidity of gastric juice is physiologically reduced, which complicates the child's digestion. Organic acids included in the juice increase acidity, thereby facilitating the digestion process.
For people involved in sports, this drink can serve as an energy drink, causing a surge of energy and increasing performance.
This happens because the natural sugars in carrot juice (sucrose, fructose, glucose) enter the body and are instantly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and delivered to the body's cells through the bloodstream.
For the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, it is recommended to use this drink. Selenium lowers cholesterol and prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques. The combination of potassium and magnesium strengthens the vascular wall, prevents the development of stroke and arrhythmia.
Restrictions for use
Nutritionists have not identified any strict contraindications for drinking juice.
At the same time, it is not recommended to use the drink if a person has:
- obesity and diabetes - this limitation is associated with the presence of a high content of easily digestible sugar;
- exacerbation of gastritis or peptic ulcer disease, since organic acids increase acidity and provoke inflammation of the stomach;
- colitis and enterocolitis, since the pectin contained in the juice enhances peristalsis and maintains inflammation in the intestines.
Features of use
Freshly squeezed juice is a concentrated product that is best diluted with water before drinking. It is best to drink the drink immediately. To improve the absorption of vitamins, it is recommended to add 1 teaspoon of cream to carrot juice.
By choosing carrots as a regular source of vitamins for the body, a person ensures health for many years.
Earlier we talked about how to drink black tea correctly .
