THE WONDERFUL SOURSOP!

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HONEY

A BOWL OF PURE HONEY

A BOTTLE OF PURE HONEY

HEALTH AND DIET:MEDICINAL CARROT!

FRESH CARROTS

 Daucus carrota, generally known as carrot is normally orange in colour though there exist others including purple, red, white and yellow. This root vegetable grows best in raised garden beds made of loose soil, free from rocks and in full sun but can bear some shade. It undergoes a maturity period of four months.

 The compound, beta caroteine in carrot is converted to a rich amount of vitamin A.  It also contains vitamins B, C and E, cartenoids and vegetable fiber. Beneficially, carrot aids in vision enhancement, skin treatment, gastritis (Excess of gastric acids), weight loss, liver detoxification , wound healing, muscle health, reduction of asthma risk and in prevention of cancer and diabetes (II) .  

In contribution to the reproductive health, carrots have been ingested to prevent pregnancy from time immemorial. Research reveals that, excessive carrot consumption can interfere with ovulation process. The reaction of excess cartenoids makes it complex for a woman to conceive.  Fertility can be restored if the individual stops taking it. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work for all. There is a possibility of acquiring carotenia (a disease that changes the skin’s colour to orange) due to excessive intake of carrot.

The Institute of food discovered that the consumption of raw carrot provides 5% beta carotene into the human system whereas boiled, steamed or fried carrots upgrade it to about 60%. Most advantageously, carrot juice delivers 100% beta carotene for the body. It is very important to avoid self administration, always consult a doctor first before using any of the information above. If you are aware of the right things to eat, purchase of food supplements are unnecessary. Stay healthy the easy way by making carrot, particularly,ss carrot juice a part of your daily meal! ( http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/nutrition.html). and  (http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-benefits-of-carrots.html)