Although in recent times there has been special reference to foods like quinoa, defining it as a superfood, there is no need to wait for a food to become fashionable to find highly beneficial products for our health. This is the case with carrots, which have the ability not only to provide a large amount of nutrients but also to strengthen the immune system, detoxify the body, improve digestion, and eliminate parasites. Victoria Raush, a content creator and nutritionist, has published a video on her social media, in which she talks about the multiple benefits that carrots can bring to our health.
She highlights the presence of falcarinol and terpenes, with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which even strengthen our immune system. She emphasizes its high levels of vitamin A due to beta-carotene, as well as vitamins C and K, phosphorus, and magnesium. Furthermore, a study published by the National Library of Medicine explains that the chemical composition of carrots has a functional effect on the body. This entire list of nutrients that this food possesses gives it the ability to detoxify the body, strengthen the immune system and bones, and improve eye health. In addition to carrots, Raush recommends incorporating polyphenols, sulfur compounds, Omega-3, turmeric, and zinc into our diet.
The carrot, a superfood
Although the list of superfoods has been increasing in recent years, there is one that has always been present in our recipes, but perhaps we have not given it the importance it deserves. This is the case of the carrot, a product rich in nutrients that can strengthen the immune system, detoxify the body, improve digestion, and eliminate parasites. All of this is possible thanks to its composition, as explained by Victoria Raush, a content creator and nutritionist on her social media.
In an entirely dedicated video, Raush talks about the properties of carrots, referencing the importance of the characteristics of this food, such as the presence of falcarinol and terpenes, as well as having antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, and the ability to strengthen the immune system. On the other hand, the National Library of Medicine published an article that highlights bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins and their functional effects on the human body.
What else can the carrot do for us?
This study highlights the high levels of vitamin A thanks to the presence of beta-carotene, as well as vitamins C, E, K, phosphorus, and magnesium. This chemical composition favors the carrot, which, in addition to providing us with such a quantity of nutrients, is capable of:
- Detoxifying the body. The detoxifying capacity of the carrot is well known. This is not due to a smoothie trend, but rather its high combination of fiber and antioxidants. This promotes hydration due to its high water content and is key to improving the digestive and hepatic processes in the elimination of toxins.
- Strengthening the immune system and bones. Bone health, the nervous system, and the immune system are highly related to beta-carotene, phosphorus, magnesium, and folic acid, all present in the carrot.
- Eye health. Vitamin A is highly related to eye health, so consuming carrots can prevent diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
Other must-have foods
In addition to carrots, Raush refers to other foods that, due to their composition and benefits, should not be absent from our diet.
- Polyphenols: blueberries, apples, green tea.
- Sulfur compounds: garlic, onion, broccoli, and arugula.
- Omega-3: salmon, mackerel, chia.
- Turmeric.
- Zinc: lentils, chickpeas, red meats.
