Carrots Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:08:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png Carrots Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 This is Why You Should Add Carrot Juice to Your Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/this-is-why-you-should-add-carrot-juice-to-your-diet/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:31:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23213 Veggies like spinach and kale may be the new go-to when making fresh juice, but take a moment to appreciate the humble carrot. The orange veg is loaded with vitamins, and has an element of sweetness that can really balance out other, more bitter veggies. This is why you should be drinking one cup a […]

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]]> Veggies like spinach and kale may be the new go-to when making fresh juice, but take a moment to appreciate the humble carrot. The orange veg is loaded with vitamins, and has an element of sweetness that can really balance out other, more bitter veggies. This is why you should be drinking one cup a day.Β 

20/20 Vision

Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene (obviously) and it is from this chemical that it receives its rich orange color. Beta-carotene is a key component in keeping your eyes healthy as it can reduce the risk of macular degeneration and protect the eye’s surface. It also has the power to improve your night vision.

A-Okay

The body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A. This particular vitamin has a multitude of functions, including boosting the production of collagen, balancing out your hormones, and protecting the lungs against oxidative stress. So if you feel your skin needs a little plumping, sip some carrot juice. 

Curb Cancer

The high amounts of antioxidants in carrots make it a superfighter against several diseases, especially cancer. Carotenoids can reduce the risk of stomach, colon, prostate, and breast cancer; while eating carrots has also been linked to lowering cholesterol, preventing heart disease.

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]]> 5 Reasons to Add More Carrots to Your Daily Menu https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-reasons-to-add-more-carrots-to-your-daily-menu/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 11:02:05 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=2273 Carrots are some of the healthiest foods in the market and they come with a long list of health benefits. Here’s why you should consider eating more of this tasty orange veggie. Glowing Skin Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, and eating them on a regular basis can help you fight premature wrinkles, […]

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]]> Carrots are some of the healthiest foods in the market and they come with a long list of health benefits. Here’s why you should consider eating more of this tasty orange veggie.

Glowing Skin

Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, and eating them on a regular basis can help you fight premature wrinkles, acne, dry skin, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.

Good Vision

Since they happen to be rich in vitamin A, carrots are also great for your eyesight. They can significantly improve your vision, but don’t expect them to work miracles.

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Which of these colorful carrot varieties is your favorite to grow and why? πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ’œπŸ’™ . Shoutout to @comb_farms for this amazing shot of rainbow carrots 😊🌱 . . . πŸ”Ά Garden Poem of the Day πŸ”Ά . "Who Loves A Garden" By Louise Seymour Jones Who loves a garden Finds within his soul Life's whole; He hears the anthem of the soil While ingrates toil; And sees beyond his little sphere The waving fronds of heaven, clear. . . . Have a gardening poem you'd like us to share? Visit our website to enter our Poetry Contest! β–ΆLINK IN BIOβ—€ ______________________________________________________________ . Want to be featured on our page? Use #thehappygardeninglife in your posts! 🌱 . . . . . #happygardening #happygardener #happygardeners #gardening #garden #gardener #organicgardening #urbangardening #greenthumb #growforit #growyourown #growyourownfood #homegrown #homestead #urbangarden #plant #plants #plantbased #healthy #carrots #rainbowcarrots #colorfulcarrots #poems #gardenpoems #poemoftheday

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Strong Heart

Carrots have been linked to the prevention of many diseases, but they’re especially good for your heart since they can help you lower cholesterol levels.

Natural Cleanser

High levels of vitamin A also make carrots an amazing natural cleanser. Make sure to eat them whenever possible to flush out all the toxins from your body.

Cancer Prevention

According to several studies, eating carrots on a regular basis can reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer.

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]]> 3 Ways to Include Carrots In Your Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-ways-to-include-carrots-in-your-diet/ Sat, 25 May 2019 08:06:23 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=3044 If you don’t like carrots, you should still find a way to enjoy them, because they are super healthy. Carrots are full of alpha- and beta-carotene and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6. There are so many great ways to include them in your everyday diet. Here are five delicious ways […]

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]]> If you don’t like carrots, you should still find a way to enjoy them, because they are super healthy. Carrots are full of alpha- and beta-carotene and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6.

There are so many great ways to include them in your everyday diet. Here are five delicious ways to take advantage of this vitamin-packed orange vegetable.

Carrot Soup

A freshly cooked carrot soup is very healthy and easy to make.

In a pot, add 2 tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1 garlic clove, 4 tsp minced ginger, 1 lb chopped carrots and 1 chopped sweet potato.

In the end, add 1,5 cups broth and cook it until the vegetables become soft. Puree in a blender.

Eat Them Roasted

Preheat your oven at 425Β°F.

Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper, then toss with 1 lb carrots. Roast for 20 to 35 minutes.

Mix 1/4 cup yogurt with chopped dill, drizzle over the carrots and lastly sprinkle with roasted pepitas.

Make a Juice

In a juicer, mix 3 large carrots, 2 apples and a little bit of fresh ginger. And voila! Your refreshing carrot juice is ready!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Carrots Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:08:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png Carrots Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 This is Why You Should Add Carrot Juice to Your Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/this-is-why-you-should-add-carrot-juice-to-your-diet/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:31:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23213 Veggies like spinach and kale may be the new go-to when making fresh juice, but take a moment to appreciate the humble carrot. The orange veg is loaded with vitamins, and has an element of sweetness that can really balance out other, more bitter veggies. This is why you should be drinking one cup a […]

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]]> Veggies like spinach and kale may be the new go-to when making fresh juice, but take a moment to appreciate the humble carrot. The orange veg is loaded with vitamins, and has an element of sweetness that can really balance out other, more bitter veggies. This is why you should be drinking one cup a day.Β 

20/20 Vision

Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene (obviously) and it is from this chemical that it receives its rich orange color. Beta-carotene is a key component in keeping your eyes healthy as it can reduce the risk of macular degeneration and protect the eye’s surface. It also has the power to improve your night vision.

A-Okay

The body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A. This particular vitamin has a multitude of functions, including boosting the production of collagen, balancing out your hormones, and protecting the lungs against oxidative stress. So if you feel your skin needs a little plumping, sip some carrot juice. 

Curb Cancer

The high amounts of antioxidants in carrots make it a superfighter against several diseases, especially cancer. Carotenoids can reduce the risk of stomach, colon, prostate, and breast cancer; while eating carrots has also been linked to lowering cholesterol, preventing heart disease.

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]]> 5 Reasons to Add More Carrots to Your Daily Menu https://yourdailysportfix.com/5-reasons-to-add-more-carrots-to-your-daily-menu/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 11:02:05 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=2273 Carrots are some of the healthiest foods in the market and they come with a long list of health benefits. Here’s why you should consider eating more of this tasty orange veggie. Glowing Skin Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, and eating them on a regular basis can help you fight premature wrinkles, […]

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]]> Carrots are some of the healthiest foods in the market and they come with a long list of health benefits. Here’s why you should consider eating more of this tasty orange veggie.

Glowing Skin

Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, and eating them on a regular basis can help you fight premature wrinkles, acne, dry skin, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.

Good Vision

Since they happen to be rich in vitamin A, carrots are also great for your eyesight. They can significantly improve your vision, but don’t expect them to work miracles.

View this post on Instagram

Which of these colorful carrot varieties is your favorite to grow and why? πŸ’šπŸ’›πŸ’œπŸ’™ . Shoutout to @comb_farms for this amazing shot of rainbow carrots 😊🌱 . . . πŸ”Ά Garden Poem of the Day πŸ”Ά . "Who Loves A Garden" By Louise Seymour Jones Who loves a garden Finds within his soul Life's whole; He hears the anthem of the soil While ingrates toil; And sees beyond his little sphere The waving fronds of heaven, clear. . . . Have a gardening poem you'd like us to share? Visit our website to enter our Poetry Contest! β–ΆLINK IN BIOβ—€ ______________________________________________________________ . Want to be featured on our page? Use #thehappygardeninglife in your posts! 🌱 . . . . . #happygardening #happygardener #happygardeners #gardening #garden #gardener #organicgardening #urbangardening #greenthumb #growforit #growyourown #growyourownfood #homegrown #homestead #urbangarden #plant #plants #plantbased #healthy #carrots #rainbowcarrots #colorfulcarrots #poems #gardenpoems #poemoftheday

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Strong Heart

Carrots have been linked to the prevention of many diseases, but they’re especially good for your heart since they can help you lower cholesterol levels.

Natural Cleanser

High levels of vitamin A also make carrots an amazing natural cleanser. Make sure to eat them whenever possible to flush out all the toxins from your body.

Cancer Prevention

According to several studies, eating carrots on a regular basis can reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer.

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]]> 3 Ways to Include Carrots In Your Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/3-ways-to-include-carrots-in-your-diet/ Sat, 25 May 2019 08:06:23 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=3044 If you don’t like carrots, you should still find a way to enjoy them, because they are super healthy. Carrots are full of alpha- and beta-carotene and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6. There are so many great ways to include them in your everyday diet. Here are five delicious ways […]

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]]> If you don’t like carrots, you should still find a way to enjoy them, because they are super healthy. Carrots are full of alpha- and beta-carotene and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6.

There are so many great ways to include them in your everyday diet. Here are five delicious ways to take advantage of this vitamin-packed orange vegetable.

Carrot Soup

A freshly cooked carrot soup is very healthy and easy to make.

In a pot, add 2 tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1 garlic clove, 4 tsp minced ginger, 1 lb chopped carrots and 1 chopped sweet potato.

In the end, add 1,5 cups broth and cook it until the vegetables become soft. Puree in a blender.

Eat Them Roasted

Preheat your oven at 425Β°F.

Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper, then toss with 1 lb carrots. Roast for 20 to 35 minutes.

Mix 1/4 cup yogurt with chopped dill, drizzle over the carrots and lastly sprinkle with roasted pepitas.

Make a Juice

In a juicer, mix 3 large carrots, 2 apples and a little bit of fresh ginger. And voila! Your refreshing carrot juice is ready!

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