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01/  Raw vs Cooked Carrots: Which version is more nutritive?

Do you know that eating cooked carrots will give you a better dose of nutrition than consuming them raw? Well, carrots contain beta-carotene, also called carotenoids which are better absorbed by the body in the form of cooked carrots. Also, a study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry proves this fact. It shows that boiling and steaming tends to preserve the antioxidant carotenoid found in carrots.

 

02/ ​Are cooked carrots more nutritious?

When it comes to cooking veggies, most people say that high temperatures reduce their nutritive content. This fact is somewhat true for most veggies but not for beta-carotene in carrots. Carotenoids or beta carotene, are available in abundance in carrots and are more readily available when carrots are cooked.

Beta carotene is a provitamin that the body readily converts into vitamin A. This nutrient boosts hair growth, improves eye health, keeps heart healthy and is even said to have anti-cancer properties.

03/ ​How much should you cook the carrots?

Carrots can easily be sauteed on medium heat until a bit soft. Beta-carotene is a fat-soluble vitamin which is not lost even at high temperatures. When carrots are cooked, the cell walls of the plant tissues soften, making it easier for our digestive system to assimilate beta-carotene. You can either cook the carrots after chopping, slicing and even after making a puree.

 

04/ ​Should you stop eating them raw?

This does not mean that you cannot eat raw carrots at all. Carrots have their own set of benefits, which you can get by consuming them in various different forms. Raw carrots are widely used in salads and juices, especially during winter months. This orange-red colour veggie is loaded with fiber, vitamin K1 and potassium. While fibre content keeps your bowel movement smooth, the potassium content reduces high blood pressure and also guards against kidney stones. Yellow coloured carrots have lutein, which is said to lower the risk of cataract formation as well.

05/ ​Easy recipes with carrots

From salty carrot chips to sweet gajar halwa, carrots can be twisted to make several different delicacies. Delicious soups are another dish you can regularly make during winters. Carrot curry, made with chopped carrots, potatoes, tomatoes and peas serves as the perfect option for lunch. Carrot cake, gajar barfi, butter roasted carrots, carrot fries and gajar ka raita are some must try recipes with this vegetable.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

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