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Carrots and Its Health Benefits

February 1st 2008 00:15
The health benefits of carrots to the human body.

The nutrient contents of carrots include Vitamin A, K, C, dietary fiber, potassium,Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Manganese, Molybdenum, Vitamin B1 (thiamin), Vitamin B3 (niacine), Phosphorus, magnesium and folate. A medium sized carrot is believed to have 52 calories.

This root crop has a thick, fleshy, deeply colored root, which grows underground, and feathery green leaves that emerge above ground. It belongs to the Umbelliferae family along with parsnips, fennel caraway, cumin and dill which all have the umbrella-like flower clusters that characterize this family of plants. Its scientific name is Daucus carota.


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