Carrots

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CARROTS: Carrots are a natural blast of high energy. The sugars in carrots are

released more quickly than from white sugar, but without the harmful effects. A

mug of carrot juice in the morning will give you a competitive edge over coffee

drinkers! Like all root vegetables, carrots are packed with minerals. They are

rich in organic calcium that is invaluable to bones and teeth. They are an

excellent source of vitamin C; include most of the B complexes, iron, potassium,

phosphorus, and sodium. One 8 oz. glass of carrot juice contains 20,000 mg. of

vitamin A! Vitamin A is an antioxidant that is able to attach to free radicals

in the body, stopping them in their tracks. The damaging effect of free radicals

has been associated with cancer. Carrots are easy to digest, and cause the liver

to release bile and excessive accumulated cholesterol. Carrot juice also helps

in cleansing the liver. Carrots have an alkalizing effect on the blood, soothing

the entire nervous system and toning intestinal walls. Carrot juice is the best

base for vegetable juice combinations. It is delicious, sweet and readily

accepted by children. Drinking large amounts of carrot juice may cause the

harmless effect of a slight yellowish colour of the skin, due to the high

beta-carotene content. The skin will feel velvety soft and the slight yellowing

can make a tan look deeper. This high amount of beta-carotene present in the

skin is a natural protector for the common skin cancer, melanoma. Unless carrots

are fresh, the juice tastes better if they are peeled. If you don't have the

time to peel them, put the carrots in the sink and scrub with a brush. Carrots

should be firm, smooth skinned, without cracks or small rootlets. The brighter

the orange colour, the sweeter the carrots. They will keep for weeks in the

refrigerator and for months in a root cellar.