Carrot  is a root vegetable that is also referred to as a perfect healthy food.   It is crunchy, tasty and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of a lot of nutrients such as beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K, potassium and antioxidants.

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A promotes good vision, and is important for growth, development, and immune function.

Other health benefits of carrot include weight loss and it has been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.

The carotene antioxidants in them have also been linked to reduced risk of cancer.

They are found in many colors, including yellow, white, orange, red and purple.

Carrots contain water,  very little fat and protein. They are mainly composed of water and carbohydrates.The carbonhydrates consist of starch and sugars, such as sucrose and glucose.

They are also a relatively good source of fiber, with one medium sized carrot (61 grams) providing 2 grams.

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Carrots often rank low on the glycemic index, which is a measure of how quickly foods raise blood sugar after a meal.

The glycemic index of carrots ranges from 16-60, being lowest for raw carrots, a little higher for cooked carrots and highest for pureed carrots.

Eating low-glycemic foods is linked to numerous health benefits, and is considered particularly beneficial for diabetics.

Pectin is the main form of soluble fiber in carrots. Soluble fibers can lower blood sugar levels by slowing down the digestion of sugar and starch.

They can also feed the friendly bacteria in the gut, which may lead to improved health and decreased risk of disease.

Certain soluble fibers can also impair the absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract, lowering blood cholesterol.

The main insoluble fibers in carrots are in the form of cellulose, but also hemicellulose and lignin. Insoluble fibers reduce the risk of constipation and promote regular and healthy bowel movements.