1, benefiting liver and improving eyesight

Carrot contains a lot of carotene, and its molecular structure is equivalent to two molecules.

After vitamin A enters the body, 50% of it becomes vitamin A through the action of enzymes in liver and small intestine mucosa, which has the function of nourishing liver and improving eyesight and can treat night blindness.

2, diaphragm wide intestine

Carrots contain plant fiber, which is highly absorbent and easy to swell in the intestine. It is a "filling substance" in the intestine, which can strengthen the peristalsis of the intestine, thus benefiting the diaphragm, widening the intestine, relaxing the bowels and preventing cancer.

3. Strengthen the spleen and eliminate stagnation

Vitamin A is an essential substance for the normal growth and development of bones, which contributes to cell proliferation and growth, is an essential factor for the growth of the body, and is of great significance for promoting the growth and development of infants.

The disadvantages of eating carrots every day

1, carrots and peppers should not be eaten raw together. Carrots not only contain a lot of carotene, but also contain vitamin C decomposing enzymes, while peppers are rich in vitamin C, so carrots should not be eaten raw with peppers, otherwise the nutritional value of peppers will be reduced. However, vitamin C catabolic enzymes are not heat-resistant, and can be destroyed at 50℃. Don't worry if they are cooked.

2. Don't put vinegar on carrots if they are afraid of acid frying. Carrots contain a lot of carotene. It is best to eat carrots or stew in oil. Carotene is afraid of acid. Don't put vinegar on carrots.

Don't eat carrots and white radishes together. Although carrots and white radishes have many benefits to the human body, eating them together will reduce nutrition.

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system of selection

1, choose orange-red carrots. The biggest advantage of eating carrots is the intake of carotene. The content of carotene has a great relationship with the color of carrots. The darker the color, the higher the carotene content, so orange-red carrots contain more carotene than yellow carrots.

2. Buy carrots with thin inner core and thick meat. The horizontal distribution of carotene content in the whole carrot is that the carotene content in the outer layer of carrot is the highest, followed by the meat layer and the inner core layer is the lowest. Therefore, when choosing carrots, it is best to choose carrots with thin inner core and thick meat.

People's Network-Health Care Essentials: Eating carrots has seven functions and four taboos.