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| Posted: 19 August 2008 04:39 AM |
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Can carrots actually help you see in the dark? Or is this a myth spun to me by my Grandad?
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| Posted: 19 August 2008 05:19 AM |
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Indirectly speaking, yes. Not exactly like candle light or flash light, but since carrot is a good source of beta carotene (which is converted to Vitamin A in your body), and Vitamin C, it helps improve your eye sight. It's not a myth, actually.
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| Posted: 19 August 2008 05:21 AM |
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The reason why your Grandad told you carrots will help you see in the dark is because, Carrots are rich in beta carotene / vitamin A and deficiency of Vitamin A causes night blindness. So, he sure wasn't spinning a myth.
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| Posted: 19 August 2008 07:44 AM |
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Carrots are rich in beta carotene and vitamin A. Since vitamin A helps in better eyesight, your grand dad's idea must have been to drive home the point that eating carrots is good for eyesight.
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| Posted: 28 August 2008 01:10 AM |
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You don't have to be Bugs Bunny to appreciate carrots. Personally, I prefer carrot juice than anything else carrot. Typically, I would juice 10 carrots + 2 oranges (sometimes apple).
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| Posted: 16 February 2009 12:35 AM |
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A carrot is a food for fighting cancer. The beta carotene content of carrots helps fight cancer cells to build in our body and also prevent heart diseases.
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| Posted: 26 February 2009 10:46 PM |
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What are other benefits of carrots aside from beta carotene?
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| Posted: 23 March 2009 07:17 PM |
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We all know that it gives beta-carotene or vitamin A for our eyes. It also gives protein, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
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| Posted: 25 March 2009 07:17 PM |
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It also gives protein for the muscles. Carrots alone can give you the proper mineral like riboflavin and vitamins like vitamin A.
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| Posted: 30 March 2009 10:33 PM |
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Whoa!! That’s true. I thought carrots only give vitamin A and beta carotene. I would include carrots on my daily diet. Thanks Joe.
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| Posted: 31 March 2009 08:17 AM |
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Carrots are high in vitamins A and beta carotene. This was prescribed to my friend who is on her 5th month now of pregnancy.
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| Posted: 07 April 2009 08:18 PM |
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Enough of the nutrients of carrots, here is a recipe you can do using carrots. I saw this on the food channel. It is called carrots in cheese sauce.
1 lb. carrots
1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 c. light cream
2 tbsp. butter
Cook carrots and onions until tender, about 20 minutes. Pour off excess water. Add cheese, cream, butter and salt. Simmer very carefully until blended or place in casserole and bake in slow oven until blended.
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| Posted: 12 April 2009 07:46 PM |
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I want to try your recipe, Marian. I think this is delicious and healthy.
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| Posted: 27 April 2009 10:11 PM |
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Does it help detoxify the body?
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| Posted: 28 April 2009 07:17 AM |
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marian24 - 31 March 2009 08:17 AM This was prescribed to my friend who is on her 5th month now of pregnancy.
Carrots are not prescription vegetables. Maybe you mean "recommended"
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| Posted: 29 April 2009 06:52 AM |
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Carrot has antioxidant agent good for detoxification. It’s best to juice them together with ginger and have a good detox drink.
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Yes, we all know that carrots are good supplements for our vision but what other benefits we get from it?
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Carrots also give protection to ultraviolet rays and it protects skin from aging.
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I think it’s good for kidney and liver dysfunctions. It helps by removing toxins from the liver and kidney.
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