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BENEFITS AND USES OF CARROTS

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Here’s why you should include carrots in your daily diet.   Carrots are known to be excellent for healthy skin, hair and bones.    They’re also known to be great for the eyes. Eat them raw, cooked or boiled or have carrot juice regularly.    Suffer from heart problems? Experts say that carrots can reduce the risk of heart ailments.    Had a long day at work? Freshly-made carrot juice is known to give instant relief from stress and fatigue and will also clean your body from inside.    An upset tummy gets great relief from carrot soup. An excellent remedy for diarrhea, carrots calm down your bowel system.    Choose your carrots well. The deeper the orange color, the more carotenoids (source of vitamin A) it has, which makes it a healthier option for you.    Carrot juice improves and increases your immunity more than any other vegetable. Having two glasses of it daily is known to increase your immunity up to 70%. ...

Mangolicious!

Mango the king of fruits has several benefits. Here are few of them... Not only do they taste great, but mangoes are also loaded with several qualities that can benefit you. They are rich in powerful antioxidants that are known to neutralise free radicals that cause damage to cells and lead to health problems like heart diseases, premature ageing and cancer among other things. Here’s why you should consume mangoes... With its high iron content, mangoes are excellent for pregnant women and those who suffer from anaemia. Constantly complaining about clogged pores? Place mango slices on your skin and then wash off after 10 minutes. If you suffer from indigestion problems, nothing will help you as much as a mango. They’re known to give relief from acidity and aid proper digestion since they contain digestive enzymes that help break down proteins. Rich in potassium, mangoes reduce high blood pressure. They also contain pectin, a soluble dietary fibre, that is known to lower blood cholestero...