What are the nutritional values ​​of carrots?

　　Carrot, also known as red radish, is also known as golden bamboo shoots and clove radish. It is native to Central Asia and was introduced to my country at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.

　　1. Benefit the liver and improve eyesight:

　　Carrots contain a large amount of carotene. The molecular structure of this carotene is equivalent to 2 molecules of vitamin A. After entering the body, it undergoes the action of enzymes in the liver and small intestinal mucosa, and 50% of it becomes vitamin A, which can nourish the liver and improve eyesight, and can treat night blindness.；

　　2. Relieve the diaphragm and widen the intestines:

　　Carrots contain plant fiber, which is highly water-absorbent and easily expands in volume in the intestines. It is a "filling substance" in the intestines, which can strengthen intestinal peristalsis, thereby promoting diaphragm and widening the intestines, laxative, and prevention of cancer.；

　　3. Strengthen the spleen and remove malnutrition:

　　Vitamin A is an essential substance for the normal growth and development of bones. It contributes to cell proliferation and growth. It is an element of body growth and is of great significance in promoting the growth and development of infants and young children.；

　　4. Enhance immune function:

　　Carotene is converted into vitamin A, which helps enhance the body's immune function and plays an important role in preventing epithelial cell cancer. The lignin in carrots can also improve the body’s immune mechanism and indirectly eliminate cancer cells. ；

　　5. Lower blood sugar and lipids:

　　Carrots also contain hypoglycemic substances and are a good food for diabetics. Some of the ingredients they contain, such as sulfonate and kaempferol, can increase coronary blood flow, lower blood lipids, promote the synthesis of adrenaline, and have antihypertensive and cardiotonic effects. They are suitable for patients with high blood pressure, coronary heart disease A good dietary supplement for patients.

　　Carrots have a high reputation in the West and are considered a top delicacy. The Dutch list it as one of their "national dishes". Carrots contain a wide range of nutrients. According to measurements, every 100 grams contains 7.6 grams of carbohydrates, 0.6 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat, 30 mg of calcium, 0.6 mg of iron, and vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, etc., especially the carotene content is among the best among vegetables, with approximately 3.62 mg of carotene per 100 grams, which is equivalent to 1981 international units of vitamin A. It also remains unchanged at high temperatures and is easily absorbed by the body. Carotene has important functions such as maintaining the normal function of epithelial cells, preventing and treating respiratory infections, promoting human growth and development, and participating in rhodopsin synthesis.

　　Carrot is a vegetable with root skin. According to foreign reports, regular consumption of vegetables with root bark can strengthen the body and protect against cold. Japanese scholars believe that vegetables with root bark grow in the soil, and the roots and bark contain a large amount of inorganic salts and nutrients. In recent years, domestic and foreign data have reported that carrots have outstanding anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects. Studies have found that people who are deficient in vitamin A, cancer The incidence rate is more than 2 times higher than normal people. If you can eat a certain amount of carrots every day, it will be of great benefit in preventing cancer. Because the carotene contained in carrots can be converted into a large amount of vitamin A, it can effectively prevent the occurrence of lung cancer and even prevent the progression or reverse the transformation of cancer cells. Research has also found that carrots are rich in folic acid, a B vitamin that also has anti-cancer effects. ； The lignin in carrots also has the function of improving the body's anti-cancer immunity and indirectly killing cancer cells. For long-term smokers, drinking half a cup of carrot juice every day will also have a protective effect on the lungs.

　　Carotene is a fat-soluble substance, so it can only be well absorbed in fat. Therefore, when eating carrots, it is best to cook them with oil or simmer them with meat to ensure that the active ingredients are absorbed and utilized by the body.