Carrots are a wonderful source of vitamin A. They are also good source of many minerals like potassium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, magnesium etc. and vitamins like B1, B3, B6, C and K. They are very good source of dietary fiber.
Orange Carrots
These carrots originate from Europe and the Middle East. Orange carrots are rich source of beta carotene and some amount of alpha carotene.
Health Benefits
- Orange carrot enhances the efficiency of eyes
- The alpha carotene in orange carrots inhibits the growth of tumors
- It regulates blood sugar levels
Red Carrots
These carrots originate from India and China. Lycopene is present in red carrots.
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Health Benefits
- Red carrot prevents cardio vascular diseases
- It reduces degenerative diseases
- Red carrot also prevents the risk of various cancers particularly prostate cancer
Purple Carrots
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These carrots originate from Turkey and the Middle East. These carrots are rich source of beta carotene and anthocyanins.
Health Benefits
- Yellow carrot is a powerful anti oxidant
- It also prevents heart diseases
- It is a good anti-inflammatory agent
Yellow Carrots
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Yellow carrots originate from the Middle East. They contain xanthophylls and lutene.
Health Benefits
- Yellow carrots prevent the risk of atherosclerosis
- It fights against the macular degeneration
- It prevents lung cancer
Black Carrots
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These carrots originate from Turkey and the Middle East. These have anthocyanins.
Health Benefits
- Black carrot acts as inhibitor of bad cholesterol (LDL)
- It has many anti-bacterial properties
White Carrots
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White carrots originate from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. These carrots actually lack the pigment, hence the presence the white color.
Health Benefits
- Though the white carrot is considered as having the least health benefits due to lack of pigment, the other compounds like phytochemicals in these carrots reduce the risk of cancer and stroke
- The dietary fiber in these carrots fight against colon cancer
