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According to its popularity, freshly squeezed carrot juice takes a leading place among other vegetable juices. This popularity is due primarily to the unique composition of carrot juice.
It is one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, which is a powerful natural antioxidant.
It also contains a large number of vitamins C, B, E, B and trace elements. Freshly squeezed carrot juice is saturated with active substances and enzymes, which improve intestinal motility and GIT (gastrointestinal tract) in general. And the optimal composition of glucose and fructose, along with a pleasant taste make it the true king of vegetable juices.
What is the use of carrot juice?
Freshly squeezed carrot juice is very useful for sight, strengthening of nails, hair, improves the condition of the skin. It is useful for people suffering from increased fatigue, lack of appetite, a tendency to frequent colds.
It is very useful to drink a glass of this useful drink on an empty stomach, it improves the complexion and intestinal function, eliminates constipation.
Carrot juice is recommended for diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, with myocardial infarction. It dissolves substances that clog the passages in the liver.
Carrot juice has good anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-aging properties. Carotene is a known antioxidant that can prevent degeneration processes in cells, which causes a great rejuvenating effect.
Carrot juice is very useful for pregnant and lactating mothers. They need to drink fresh, freshly prepared juice – this improves the quality of breast milk. Instead of drinking pharmacy products of calcium, try to gradually introduce into your diet this healthy drink, and bring it to 0.5 liters per day.
Calcium, contained in carrots, is absorbed completely, whereas synthetic preparations our body often perceives only 3-5%.
Especially useful is fresh carrot juice for small children (of course, in reasonable doses). It greatly accelerates their development and provides a lot of vitamins. Babies are recommended to give it, starting from six months of age.
Women it is useful to drink, mixing with orange or apple juice – these vitamin cocktails improve the complexion. Another option of consuming carrot juice is to add a spoonful of cream or sour cream to it.
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Therapeutic properties of carrot juice
In many countries, the medicinal properties of carrot juice are used to treat the gastrointestinal tract and eliminate digestive problems. Carrot juice is a very effective tool in the treatment of diseases caused by high acidity in the tissue fluid.
It promotes the purification of blood and treats all kinds of diseases caused by “unclean blood.” In addition, it can be used to treat anemia. Also, carrot juice removes bad breath, is used to treat bleeding gums, mouth ulcers or stomatitis.
Minerals contained in carrot juice are easily absorbed into the blood, which can not be said for many other vegetables.
Also, it contains the nutrients necessary for the normal functioning of the endocrine glands, especially the adrenal glands and gonads.
As a result of the constant use of this useful drink, it is sometimes possible to get rid of infertility, caused in some cases by the prolonged use of cooked or pasteurized food.
In folk medicine carrot juice was treated with ulcers, purulent wounds, burns and frostbite.
Contraindications to the use of carrot juice
Freshly squeezed carrot juice is contraindicated in the aggravation of peptic ulcer and diarrhea. Do not use people with high acidity of the stomach.
Large amounts of this drink can lead to drowsiness and lethargy, cause even a headache and temperature, and the skin may turn yellow.
In this case, you need to stop drinking carrot juice in general, and return to it when normal health is restored, but drink it already in reasonable quantities.