The Health Benefits of Carrots
The carrot is an excellent vegetable as it has both nutritional and medicinal values which are essential for our optimum health.
Carrot is an edible root vegetable which is originated from Asia. It gains high respect in Western countries as it has been regarded as the best dishes for its outstanding nutritional and medicinal values. Even Dutch have listed carrot as one of their national dishes.
Carrot contains a very complete nutrition to provide our body the essential enzymes, vitamins and minerals. For each 100 gram, the carrot has 7.6 gram of carbohydrate, 0.6 gram of protein, 0.3 gram of fat, 30 milligram of calcium and 0.6 milligram of iron. Also, it is a good source of fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, biotin, potassium and thiamine.
Carrot also offers an excellence source of beta-carotene, which is 3.62milligram (equivalent to 1981 international unit for the value of vitamin A) in each 100 gram of carrots. Many studies have shown that carrot provide us the highest amount of beta-carotene among the list of vegetables we always consume everyday.
The best thing of carrot is that it is easily assimilated by our body. Chinese practitioners said that carrot tastes sweet, and it is good for the health of spleen and stomach. It is also believed to improve impotence (lower sexual drive), sexual dysfunction, night blindness, long term cough (or call hundred days cough in Chinese medical prescription) besides strengthening kidney and eliminating excessive wind and cold in our body.
Carrot has proved its outstanding role in anti-cancer effect. The research revealed that people with lack of beta-carotene were more likely to have 2 times higher risk of cancer than normal people. It is wiser to eat an appropriate amount of carrot per day to prevent cancer. This is because beta-carotene in the carrot can be easily changed by our body into vitamin A, which is essential for healthy cell growth, strong immune system and protection against mascular degeneration (AMD).
The research also found that carrot contains bulk of folic acid, a group of vitamin B, which has good effect to fight against free radicals (substances that cause cancer) in our body. The lignin found in carrot too, helps to strengthen our immune system to fight against cancerous cells. Potash succinate, its anti hypertensive drug properties may also help to reduce the blood pressure. Therefore, it is also regarded as a good diet for hypertension’s patient.
As carrot is fat-soluble substance, its nutrition is absorbed better with the presence of oil. Therefore, it is better to dip one drop of olive oil into a glass of carrot juice so that our body can effectively absorbed its nutrition.
Carrots like other foods do contain sugar which may give rise to the blood sugar. However, if carrots are consumed in an appropriate amount they won’t give rise to an extreme blood sugar rise among people with blood sugar problems (both diabetic and hypoglycaemic). 8-ounce glasses of carrot juice per day have been seen as a successful cure among the patients who are terminally ill cancer. Your body appears to handling well with the natural occurring sugars found in carrot juice. There are still no scientific evidences supporting that appropriate consumption of carrot juice can cause negative impact to your body. Nevertheless, I’d advise diabetic and hypoglycaemic to limit the intake of carrots because excessive intake of carrots may be detrimental to your health or may worsen your existing health condition.
Now, you may ask me, “ How much carrot juice should I take, chan?” It’s hardly to give you an accurate answer here since the intake of carrot juice varies among the individuals. It’s always wiser to consult your doctor for any dieting alteration, particularly among the patients, those who’re engaging with diseases or those with serious health or physical problems. Basically, for a healthy person, it’s recommended to take two to three 8-ounce glasses of carrot juice daily.
Carrot Food Therapy for Certain Diseases is Listed as Follows:
For Hypertension’s Patient
Drink 100milliliter of fresh organic carrot juices everyday and it should be two servings per day. The therapy should proceed constantly for 30 days.
For Those Who Have Constipation
Blend fresh organic carrot juices with a juicer. Then, pour the juice into a glass. Dip a drop of olive oil into the glass. Mix it with an appropriate amount of royal jelly honey. Stir the mixture for a thorough mix. Each serving should be 80 milliliter, with every morning and night each.
For Those Who Have Night Blindness or Dry Dull Eyes
Get ready with 250gram of fresh organic carrots. Put two tablespoons of olive oil in the wok. Add in carrots. Fry with slow fire till it is thoroughly cooked. It should be one serving for a day. The therapy should proceed constantly for 7 days.
For Those Who Have Long-Term Cough (Hundred Days Cough)
Get ready with 200 gram fresh organic carrots and 13 pieces of jujube (Chinese red dates). Cook with slow fire. Make sure the amount of water is not too much or too little. There should be approximately 8 bowls of water (measured with a small Chinese bowl) for approximately 30 minutes. It should be one serving per day.
For Those Who Suffer From Scalp Itching and Dandruff
Get ready with 200 gram fresh organic carrots. Use slow fire to stew the carrots. Add in appropriate amount of sea salt according to your taste. It should be one serving for a day.
For the Following Diseases, Please Do According to the Suggested Prescriptions as Listed Below:
Note: Each prescription stated below should be taken for at least 6 consecutive months. Organic grown fruits and vegetables are recommended here so that you can help prevent additional toxins from being dumped into your body. “in between the meal time” here means 2 or 3 hours before the meal time, and you should avoid to take this juice before breakfast and 3 hours before your bedtime. If you’re in medication, make sure that you’re not taken this juice together with your medicine. In this case, you can take this juice 2 or 3 hours after the medication. Bear in mind that this juice should be taken immediately to avoid any chemical changes that might have occurred.
Scurvy: Put carrot (8 ozs.) and grapefruit (8 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Adenoids: Put carrot (10 ozs.) and spinach (6 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Rheumatism: Put carrot (8 ozs.) and celery (8 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Acne: Put carrot (10 ozs.) and spinach (6 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Tumors: Put carrot (8 ozs.) and beet (8 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Bright’s Disease: Put carrot (8 ozs.), parsley (2 ozs.) and celery (6 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Dermatitis: Put carrot (6 ozs.), beet (5 ozs.) and cucumber (5 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Colitis: Put carrot (8 ozs.), and apple (8 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Angina Pectoris: Put carrot (6 ozs.), beet (5 ozs.) and cucumber (5 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Diabetes: Put carrot (6 ozs.), celery (5 ozs.), endive (2 ozs.) and parsley (2 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Albuminuria: Put carrot (10 ozs.), beet (3 ozs.), and cucumber (3 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Coronary Thrombosis: Put carrot (8 ozs.), and garlic (2 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Arthritis: Put carrot (8 ozs.), celery (8 ozs.), and one grapefruit (chopped in small cube) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Constipation: Put carrot (8 ozs.), celery (4 ozs.), and apple (4 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Gallstones: Put carrot (6 ozs.), beet (5 ozs.) and cucumber (5 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Nervous Disorders: Put carrot (8 ozs.), celery (6 ozs.) and parsley (2 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Nephritis: Put carrot (8 ozs.), celery (6 ozs.) and parsley (2 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Diarrhea: Put carrot (6 ozs.), celery (5 ozs.) and apple (5 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Asthma: Put carrot (8 ozs.), celery (8 ozs.) and one grapefruit (chopped in small cube) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Cancer: Put carrot (12 ozs.), and cabbage (4 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Blood Pressure (High): Put carrot (8 ozs.), and pod of garlic into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Allergies: Put carrot (8 ozs.), and celery (8 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Anemia: Put carrot (8 ozs.), beet (2 ozs.) and celery (6 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Hernia: Put carrot (6 ozs.), celery (6 ozs.), spinach (2 ozs.) and parsley (2 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Note: For each stated prescription below, you’re recommended to take it for several consecutive days until the disease goes off. Organic grown fruits and vegetables are recommended here so that you can help prevent additional toxins from being dumped into your body. “in between the meal time” here means 2 or 3 hours before the meal time, and you should avoid to take this juice before breakfast and 3 hours before your bedtime. If you’re in medication, make sure that you’re not taken this juice together with your medication. In this case, you can take this juice 2 or 3 hours after the medication. Bear in mind that this juice should be taken immediately to avoid any chemical changes that might have occurred.
Hay Fever: Put carrot (8 ozs.), and celery (8 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Influenza: Put carrot (8 ozs.), and celery (8 ozs.) into the blender. Blend well until smooth before serving. Take this juice once a day in between the meal time.
Warning!
It’s very important to take note that carrots should not be taken together with wine, beer, or any alcoholic drinks. The reason is that the combination of both will cause substantial amount of alcohol and carotene entering your body at the same time, which will later lead to the production of toxins in your liver. When this situation occurs, you’re more likely to have liver disease. Similarly, carrots cannot be taken with black fungus at a time as the combination of both will cause dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). The intake of 500g carrots with any sea foods may also cause arsenic poisoning.
Although carotenoids found in carrots are beneficial to baby, attention should be paid for the volume of the intake. It’s always better to consult a registered doctor or dietician on the issue of how much carrot juice should be given to your child based upon their existing health condition. Excessive consumption of carotene (either from carrots or tomatoes) can cause hyperlipidemia, which can lead to orange-colored skin on the face and hands. Other symptoms which are observed among your child include loss of appetite, mental instability, anxiety, and sleep disorder accompanied by crying, screaming, nightmare and murmuring throughout the night.
We always think that goiter (a swelling in the thyroid gland, which can lead to a swelling of the neck or larynx) is caused by a deficiency of iodine. But do you know that the combination of carrots and oranges can also indulge or cause the development of goiter? Many clinical experimentations have shown that after entering your body, carrots (a type of cruciferous vegetables, which refers to edible plants in the family of Brassicaceae) can quickly produce a substance called Thiocyanate (common compounds that include the colorless salts potassium thiocyanate and sodium thiocyanate), and this thiocyanate will soon undergo a procedure of metabolism to produce an anti-thyroid substance called thiocyanate acid. The question on how much this so-called substance is produced is directly proportional to the volume of the intake of the carrots. When fruits such as oranges, pears, apples, or grapes are taken immediately or are combined with carrots at a time, the flavonoids from these fruits will be decomposed by the intestinal bacteria into hydroxyl benzoic acid (a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid) and ferulic acid (an organic compound that is an abundant phenolic phytochemical found in plant cell walls). Both acids are found to reinforce thiocyanate acid to inhibit the functionality of thyroid gland which might have contributed to a consequence of goiter. Therefore, you’re encouraged not to drink juices of/ eat oranges, apples or grapes straight away after the consumption of carrots.
Final Remark:
Again, it’s very important to take note that carrot should not be taken together with an orange. This is because Thiocyanate compound in carrot will react chemically with substances in orange which can cause goiter (the enlargement of the thyroid). Similarly, carrot cannot be taken together with polygonum multiflorum (Chinese knotweed or flowery) and ginseng.
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Speed Limit | Dec 1, 2007 | Reply
Does carrot keep all those wonderful properties when it is cooked?
CHAN LEE PENG | Dec 3, 2007 | Reply
Of course, some nutritional value of the carrot will loss when you cook. It’s always advisable to bite on the organic raw carrot.
Ian | Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Carrots are ace.
I started eating them to help my skin but I am addicted to eating raw carrots, 6 today already! Since I started eating them I haven’t touched any junk food at all and my skin is a lot better.
Also for anyone with eczema try lots of protein and STOP using your clothes washing powder! Just rinse everything in your machine, instead of using powder put your bed sheets and towells and socks etc through at 90 degrees, eerything else just normal tempds and after a few days you may be very surprised to see your eczema vanish.
This has worked for me, after ten years of suffering like an idiot. if you need to use powder then rinse at LEAST 3 times, but really, best not use it at all. I noticed the difference in DAYS, not weeks.
maria cherry sechico | Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
I love the topic, educational, and add my knowledge
Bev | Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
How long after the use of carrots and oranges, would the thyroid begin to enlarge? And would carrots alone help reduce the swelling?
CHAN LEE PENG | Apr 27, 2008 | Reply
Hi Bev,
It depends on your body immune system, but it is encouraged not to take carrots and oranges together as the chemical reaction in these substances will lead to the smelling and enlargement of thyroid.
Carrots provide your body with essential nutrients but carrots alone do not cure the swelling or enlargement of thyroid. You’ve to adopt healthy lifestyle in your life. For examples: eat less meat, take more vegie(preferably organic), sleep well, care for personal hygience, exercise appropriately, limit stress, take appropriate amount of alkaline water and lastly you should care for your mental health like practising meditation or praying in your life.
Regards,
Chan
jane | May 12, 2008 | Reply
I used to drink carrot shake daily for 5 days now, with my belief that it can be lessen the pain that i felt on my legs, this could be true? lately i tried to mix carrot and mango will this be good for a pregnant woman?
Noel | May 15, 2008 | Reply
Is it true that eating megadose of carrots will cause yellowish color of your skin?Is this alarming?Is that a symptom of hepatitis?Thank you.
Tiffaneyfrom OHIO | Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
Carrots has provided me with a strong Immune System, I currently have not been Under the Weather for about 3 years know. People ask me what I do to stay away from the doctor, and my reply is change your eating habits as the Human body is to eat from the ground from which it was made. Change your way of thinking, smile and always put (God) the Creator of this Universe first. One of the main immune booster for me was, I stopped talking on the phone hearing many family ect. problems! Try it believe me
your piece of Mind will get you closer to the inhabitants of this Universe. May God bless you all who desires to Live
because know Eye know what living is only obtainable to those who choose to find it, Death can Kiss my B_ _ _ and anything that may cause it!! Much luv to all my brotha’s and sista’s
for which we all breath the same AIR.
bhing | Jun 20, 2008 | Reply
oh really when you take the carrot together with an orange it can cause GOITER…sometimes im doing this shake of carrot with orange.. now i know, i will not do this again..thanks for the advice.
Aaron | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply
Can you eat too many Carrots in one day? and eating them without drizzling in olive oil do you still gail all the benefits?
Karin | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply
Cooking severely reduces the nutritional value of foods.The best investment you will ever make as far as your health is conserned
is getting a good juicer and juice your carrots.Juices are
absorbed and feeding your thirsty cells in about fiteen minutes.Dont wait to long to drink your fresh juice or it will loose it’s nutrional value.The best and safest way to find out
what other vegetables or fruits ( no oranges)you can mix with
carrot juice get yourself a book on juicing.good luck and good health to all of you,Karin
#13 ding, oct.14,2008 | Oct 14, 2008 | Reply
I combined carrots, orange and apple for making juice because my kids dont want the taste of carrot but how it possible that carrot and orange together are causing goiter? pls. advise
to # 13 | Oct 14, 2008 | Reply
As I’ve mentioned,
“This is because Thiocyanate compound in carrot will react chemically with substances in orange which can cause goiter (the enlargement of the thyroid). “
Please take note for your reference.
I’d suggest you to blend carrot with other fruits, but not orange.
Thanks and take care.
Regards,
Chan
Jackie | Oct 28, 2008 | Reply
I know everyone has said that cooking the carrots is not good..But I actually heard that slightly cooking them is better because it breaks down the fiber, which traps the beta-carotene inside of it. Therefore, the beta-carotene is more bioavailable when the carrot has been cooked a little bit.
Does anyone have more info on this?
RoseG | Nov 1, 2008 | Reply
This is for those which suffer from hiv/aids (which is actually CANCER), 14 years with this type of cancer 8 years in the beginning with medication and NOW 6 year without medication (my choice). I eat fresh vegetable mainly carrots, spinach, and a green apple and put them in the juicer. i try to do this about 2 to 3 times a day, (not always organic, i cant afford them). i helps to clean the body out of toxin, builds the immune system, of which is the key i find to every disease. The immune system once restored, filters slowly the disease(s) out of the body…. you also need to drink plenty of distilled water (7-8 glasses 8 oz), excercise regularly (once a day),AND MUST PUT GOD FIRST, all else will follow. i have done this for several years now and look and feel better now than i ever have when on medication. Im 48 and look 38…it also helps my hair to grow thicker…i believe it helps to rid the body of the undesired yeast that causes a lot of problems to…. I hope this helps someone out there like it did me…and i havent had any colds either…..GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS (do you research…)
twynne | Nov 13, 2008 | Reply
carrots can helps cure hepa b? what are the other plants that possibly cure hepa b aside from drugs which is prescribe by the doctor….
Lyz R | Jan 3, 2009 | Reply
Carrots and orange juice combined cause swelling of the thyroid? Why is this? I would love to know the chemical reaction that causes this!
John | Jan 22, 2009 | Reply
I remember reading a story of a dentist who became addicted to carrot juice and drank so much his skin turned yellow. The end result of his addiction was death, not because he drank carrot juice, but because he drank too much to the exclusion of other healthy foods.
Jenna | Feb 6, 2009 | Reply
Do carrots lose any nutritional value if they become dried out? I kinda figure that while they are in my mouth, the saliva moistens them up a little and they taste fine.
CHAN LEE PENG | Feb 7, 2009 | Reply
To Jenna,
Yes, of course. Like other foods, a dried carrot will have less nutritional value as compared to the fresh one.
Regards,
Chan
C A Johnson | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Thank you so much for sharing this information with us, Chan. I knew that carrots helped your eyes, but I didn’t realize that there were so many other health benefits too.
To Chan, | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
what about pineapple? since oranges and pineapple has almost same.
MJPatrick | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
great and informative article!
Eunice Tan | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
So superb. A comprehensive article. You are really a nutrition expert.
CHAN LEE PENG | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
To # 23,
The health benefits that you obtain vary according to a variety of fruits and vegetables since their trace elements, minerals, vitamins and other nutritional properties are in different proportion. However, any fruits and vegetables have their unique health benefits, the difference is marked by its ratio, attribute, type, characteristic, chemical composition and etc.
To read more on oranges, here are the link to my previous article.
http://www.healthmad.com/Nutrition/The-Amazing-Facts-of-Oranges.54889
Take care and regards,
Chan
mukunda kumar | Mar 23, 2009 | Reply
Dear Sir,
I what to know whether carrot contains sugar are not, and whether sugar patient can eat raw carrot ( with out cooking.
Please send your reply
CHAN LEE PENG | Mar 23, 2009 | Reply
To mukunda kumar,
Carrots do not contain any substance that may cause the rise of blood sugar level among the diabetes person. However, they’re advised not to take too much carrots at a time which might be harmful to their health. Moderation is very important here. If they want to eat raw carrots, make sure that they’re organically grown (free from chemical elements) to help curb the additional toxins from being dumped into their body.
Instead of eating raw carrot, why not you follow the remedy listed here (page 2) for diabetes person, which seems to be more effective to bring down the blood sugar level.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Chan
Chinnhy ching chong | Apr 6, 2009 | Reply
To Chan Lee Peng
I am a professor at a carrot university. we do studys and experiments testing the substances that casue the rise of blood sugar. within the 7 year period that i have been teaching i have come across some brilliant discoveries. one of these, is that carrots DO contain subsatnces that will and are going to cause the rise of blood sugar. so read up on your facts Chan and please stop giving false information.
CHAN LEE PENG | Apr 6, 2009 | Reply
To Chinnhy ching chong
Please read my sentence carefully. I stated that “they’re advised not to take too much carrots at a time which might be harmful to their health”, which means moderation is a key factor here. From many clinical experimentations, they appear that a diabetic individual, or others who have poor blood sugar
control, would be able to drink carrot juice
in moderation. Of course, any fruits and vegetables if consumed in large amount may also give rise to the blood pressure. This is not restricted to carrots only. If one consumes carrot in moderation and in an appropriate amount, the blood pressure may have a slight rise due to the sugar content in the carrot, but it won’t give rise to an extreme blood pressure. However, if any blood pressure rise due to the consumption of carrot with other underlying factors, and medications, it should be treated as different cases mentioned here.
Please don’t be impolite to throw me a sentence ”
stop giving false information” as it’s cruel, illogical and unfair to treat those who have contributed for the well being of the humans.
Regards,
Chan
Elizabeth | Apr 6, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article! Thank you Chan for your information
mike | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
I have a juice bar and one of the products we sell is a carrot and orange mixture? Above I read mixing carrot and orange can give you goiter! I’m confused, somebody please answer. Regards
CHAN LEE PENG | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
To mike and all readers,
I’ll update you info on “why carrot cannot be mixed with orange” upon the readers request. Please check back later, thanks!
Regards,
Chan
CHAN LEE PENG | Apr 8, 2009 | Reply
To mike,
I’ve answered your question. You can find the answers in the page 3 of this article, thanks.
Judy Sheldon | Apr 21, 2009 | Reply
Chan, this article is chock full of wonderful information about the health properties of carrots. While researching beta carotene, I found that the supplement is not healthy for smokers, but, as you point out, the organic carrot would be quite helpful. Thanks!
I think commenter 29 was pulling your leg. I have never heard of a carrot university??
cathy | Jun 16, 2009 | Reply
hi! may i know pls if carrots can reduce blood pressure or hypertension?
CHAN LEE PENG | Jun 16, 2009 | Reply
Hi Cathy,
Yes, carrot can assist to lessen hypertention (but don’t take carrot together with your hypertensive drugs). Please refer to http://www.healthmad.com/Nutrition/The-Health-Benefits-of-Carrots.58009/3 of this article, as I’ve attached with the remedy here.
But bear in mind that moderation is a key note here. Carrots are good for us, but overconsumption may not benefited our health at all. Besides carrots, please refer for my article on hypertension for more info.
http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Natural-Treatment-for-High-Blood-Pressure-and-Hypertension.73979
Other useful info from my articles for you to look for:
http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Practical-Handbook-for-Hypertension-One.77065
http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Practical-Handbook-for-Hypertension-Two.77066
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Chan
ummijami | Jun 17, 2009 | Reply
hi. i’m on warfarin. i like to know if i take carrot juice does this affect my inr. how much do i have to take carrot juice since i like juicing carrot and apple ,so yummy.
CHAN LEE PENG | Jun 18, 2009 | Reply
To ummijami,
May I ask you why you’ve to be on warfarin? Is it because the instruction of a doctor?
You can take carrot juice but make sure that you don’t take it together with warfarin. It’s advisable to take the juice 3 hours after taking warfarin.
In your case, I’d suggest you to take carrot in moderation but not overconsumption. In regards to how much you should take the juice, please consult your doctor or registered nutritionist for a further advice. You’re advised to do so, since they’ll diagnose your health condition and advise you how to take the juice and what to do.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Chan
Leah Marie | Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
Hi. thank you for a very informative article. I have been taking carrot shake (not juice) together with a fruit (apple or mango) once a day (early morning). Do i get the same nutritional benefit from a carrot shake with that of a carrot juice?
GERRY | Aug 8, 2009 | Reply
Sir
I use to juice 1 cup combine carrots, pineapple, cucumber and petchay and drink 30 minutes to 1 hour before eating breakfast. Is it o.k. ? Im doing this not because i am curing any sickness but im doing this because i believe in the saying. . .PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE. . . . . .Thanks. . . . .and MORE POWER. . . . .GOD BLESS. . . .
babes | Aug 26, 2009 | Reply
Hi! I eat fresh raw carrots believing that it will help me with my blurred vision. I don’t like carrot juice. Is 250grms of raw carrots enough for my daily use?
Thanks and more power. God bless you
CHAN LEE PENG | Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
To Leah Marie,
It’s advisable to take pure carrot juice (plus a drop of olive oil for a better assimilation) instead of carrot juice shake for a complete assimilation. Well, there can’t be denied for a nutritional fact from carrot juice shake, however, it’s not a complete way to supplement your body with an optimum nutrient.
To GERRY,
The combination is OK, however, you’re advised to drink it 3 hours after your meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) so that it won’t disrupt/interfere the digestion process occurred in your body.
To babes,
To help you to gain a whole range of nutrient in the carrot, you’re advised to juice it, by adding a drop of olive oil. This will help your body assimilate the carrot better instead of eating raw.
I hope this helps.
To all readers,
If you’ve any questions regarding health, you’re always welcomed to ask. And I’ll be here, trying my best to help you.
Regards,
Chan
lilly marks | Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
I have severe stomach problems. why is it when my pain is at its worse I eat some carrots and the pain subsides slightly ???
Lilly
CHAN LEE PENG | Sep 6, 2009 | Reply
To lily marks,
If you’ve a severe stomach problems, you should cut the consumption of carrots, not to take too much at a time. Of course, as I said carrots can be assimilated easily besides regulating blood pressure due to its natural occurring chemical properties. And that’s why you feel a slight ease to the pain. But bear in mind that, carrots cannot be taken too much, for the fear of the indulge of the health problem.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Chan
Shaun | Oct 13, 2009 | Reply
Hi, does carrots contain a higher level of sugar and fibre than apples? is it a source of complex carbs? and also is it true that it was an urban myth stating that carrots improves eyesight? , as the Tv program “whats good for you” delcared this as a myth ? please reply thankyou
Mark | Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
Carrots & oranges together cause goiter? I find this interesting because I had 1/2 my thyroid removed due to large goiter last year. I recently started juicing carrots daily because I heard about the health benefits, but I also notice how amazing I feel after I eat oranges. I don’t usually consume both simultaneously, but now I wonder if I’m risking enlargement of remaining thyroid by consuming carrots & oranges in the same day?
mary ann | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
I always drink carrot juice every morning before breakfast as i heard about health benefits drink carrots between meal time. is it ok for my health or i follow the health benefits? pls. rply thank you……
CHAN LEE PENG | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
To Shaun,
Carrots, like other vegetables and fruits, do contain sugars, but their sugar contain is not too high as claimed. (note: Different variety of carrots may contain different amount of sugars). However, if you over-consume carrots in a day, of course, you may observe a significant blod sugar rise in your blood. Therefore, it’s always better to consume carrots in moderation. Carrots do contain fibre, but their fibre content is not higher as in apples and kiwis. Carrots do improve vision, and this statement is not a myth as it’s been clinically proven.
To Mark,
Yes, the combination of carrots and oranges may cause goiter. In your case, you’re advised not to juicing carrots together with oranges as the reason stated in my article here. You may eat oranges after 2-3 hours later after having your carrot juice. If you take them right away, of course, you’re risking your life for the enlargement of thyroid and this condition happens due to the chemical reaction mentioned in this article.
To mary ann,
Yes, it’s ok. Carrots are actually good for your health but make sure that you’re not over-consuming carrots in a day, this may include carrots juicing, steaming carrots, dishes with carrots add-in and so forth. If you’ve medical condition stated in this article, please follow the instructions and tips accordingly.
Regards,
Chan