Carrot is a plant in the East and Central Asia. It is grown and eaten in the country and abroad. There are many sizes from as small as a pencil to large. And a variety of colors such as yellow, purple,
Health Benefits of Carrot – Improves Eyesight
carrot is one of the major sources of vitamin-A. Lack of vitamin-A can damage the retina of the eye and can cause poor vision and night blindness. Beta-carotene which basically gets converted into vitamin-A in the body helps in the protection against senile cataract and macular degeneration in elderly.
Carrot is a rich source of beta-carotene because of which it gets its orange colour. Carrots contains dietary fibre, vitamin-A, antioxidants and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous.