nutritional facts
Carrots are an excellent source of alpha and beta carotenes and lycopene
which are linked to cancer protection. They are especially rich in vitamin
A. One medium carrot supplies enough beta-carotene for the body to make
two days supply of vitamin A. They also supply useful amounts of fibre,
vitamin C, and B group vitamins.
Beta-carotenes assist in the immune system's fight against disease and are
linked to cancer prevention. They work together with vitamin A to bolster
the immune system. Beta-carotene is also a potent antioxidant fighting free
radicals and helping to prevent them from causing membrane damage, DNA mutation,
and lipid (fat) oxidation, all of which may lead to diseases that we consider
"degenerative."
Carrots are also rich in enzymes which spark the hundreds of thousands of
chemical reactions that occur throughout the body; They are essential for
the digestion and absorption of food, for the conversion of foodstuffs into
body tissue, and for the production of energy at the cellular level.
| What's
in a Carrot? |
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PER
100g SERVING
1 large carrot |
| Energy |
153kJ (37KJ cal) |
| Protein |
0.6g
|
| Fat Total |
0.2g |
| Fat Saturated |
0.04g |
| Carbohydrate Total |
6.6g |
| Total Sugar |
6.3g |
| Sodium |
27mg |
| Fibre |
2.9mg |
| Source: Crop & Food NZ,
NZ Food and Safety Authority |
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The bright orange colour
of carrots tell you they're an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Vitamin A is important for good eyesight, especially at night. Vitamin
A helps your body fight infection, and keeps your skin and hair healthy! |
Why
you need it
Vitamin A is essential for normal vision. It also keeps epithelial
tissues (the skin and lining of various organs) healthy, and is necessary
for the development of cells into their specialised forms, for reproduction
and for growth. Vitamin A also plays a role in maintaining the immune
system. |
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