Carrot
Everyone knows that carrots are great for eyesight, but your vision isn’t the only thing carrots are good for. Carrots are an excellent source of various essential nutrients and have many other health benefits.
Asthma Inflammation
Carrots contain beta carotene, which may decrease the asthma symptoms caused by exercise. Carrots are a top source for beta-carotene, hence the name. Beta-carotene may also reduce lung inflammation caused by toxins.
Cancer
Studies have shown that carrots may help lower the risk of breast, colon, and lung cancer. Studies indicate that falcarinol, another compound in carrots, may be largely responsible for the carrot’s anti-cancer benefits.
Heart Disease
Diets high in carrots are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Carrots are high in fiber and beta-carotene, nutrients which help keep blood pressure down and reduce cholesterol levels, thus reducing the risk of heart disease.
Vision Problems
The beta-carotene in carrots helps to protect against macular degeneration and the development of senile cataracts. Studies have found that people who eat the plenty of carrots have a much lower risk of macular degeneration than those who eat very little.