Uniqueness of this vegetable | What is the vegetable combined with | In the treatment of what diseases is it used | Conclusion
This article will focus on the benefits of carrots for diabetes. Even in ancient times, Hippocrates said that medicine should be food, and food — medicine. Are carrots a “medicine”? Let’s figure it out.
What is the uniqueness of this vegetable?
A little chemistry first. Carrots have a unique composition. These are vitamins (A, C, E, beta-carotene, etc.), micro and macro elements. It is 90% water. Root pulp contains 2.3% fiber, 0.24% starch and 0.31% organic acids. Carrots contain 6.7% carbohydrates, 1.4% protein, 0.15% fat.
The total calorie content of a raw vegetable is 35 kcal.
And thanks to this unique composition in the body, processes such as:
- normalization of the digestive system;
- improving the metabolic process;
- increased visual acuity;
- strengthening the nervous system;
- strengthening physical endurance;
- increased mental alertness;
- toxins are removed;
- cholesterol plaques break down;
- stabilizes blood sugar levels.
What is the vegetable combined with?
Carrots are best eaten raw for type 2 diabetes up to 200 grams per day. And, of course, not all at once, but spread over several meals. For type 1 diabetes — 100 grams daily.
It goes well with:
- with onion;
- spinach;
- cauliflower and white cabbage;
- zucchini;
- greens;
- radish;
- tomatoes.
For better assimilation of the vitamin composition, carrot salads should be seasoned with vegetable oil.
Overuse of the root vegetable can affect the color of the teeth and skin — they turn yellow. It is also possible the appearance of allergic reactions, in the form of a rash.
In the treatment of what diseases is it used?
Carrots are an excellent dietary product that is essential in the fight against excess weight. It contains substances that contribute to the rapid burning of fats — nicotinic acid and vitamin K.
In addition, the sweetness of a vegetable can easily replace the need for a sweet cake or candy. And also, thanks to the presence of coarse vegetable fiber, you will feel full faster, and the desire to eat something high-calorie will disappear.
The root vegetable is used to treat a number of diseases.
- These are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Medicines made from vegetables have a choleretic, laxative and carminative effect. Recommended for constipation and flatulence infusion of carrot seeds. For its preparation, you need 1 tablespoon of seed, pour 1 cup of boiling water. Leave it to brew overnight and take it strained 3 times a day.
People with a weakened immune system, expectant and nursing mothers, the elderly need to drink 100 ml of freshly squeezed carrot juice. This is an excellent remedy for restoring and strengthening the immune system.
- Eye diseases. Beta carotene has excellent effects on eye health. Indeed, with a lack of vitamin A, vision weakens, there is a violation of the perception of light, the outer shell of the eye is affected and inflamed. With the inclusion of carrots in the diet, painful conditions in the eyes stop and vision normalizes over time.
- Diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. Carrot seeds are an excellent remedy for such diseases. After all, the seed infusion has an amazing diuretic effect, helps dissolve and remove stones from the bladder. It also eases the course of renal colic.
- Cardiovascular diseases. The unique composition of the vegetable helps to strengthen the heart muscle and the walls of the blood vessels. Carrot juice from a freshly squeezed vegetable will be of great benefit in the recovery period after a heart attack.
- In the treatment of hypertension, take juice from carrots and beets with horseradish, taken in equal amounts.
And finally, …
And here is a useful recipe for a natural medicine — fresh juice with lemon.
For its preparation, take 1 lemon. Cut it in half and squeeze out the juice. Cut the remaining peel and pulp into large pieces and fill with cold water. Bring to a boil and cool. Then we filter and mix with lemon juice and 200 ml of freshly squeezed carrot. Sweetener and ice cubes can be added to enhance the flavor. A great refreshing vitamin cocktail!