Before the 17th century, all carrots were purple and occasionally turned orange. Later, Dutch growers planted mutant orange carrots on a large scale, while purple carrots were almost extinct. In this way, purple carrots are still the "ancestors" of carrots.

Compared with the improved carrot, purple carrot has higher nutritional value: it contains a lot of carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A after being ingested by human body. It not only has the function of nourishing liver and improving eyesight, but also can treat night blindness. At the same time, it is also rich in carbohydrates, fats, volatile oils, carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, anthocyanins, calcium, iron and other nutrients. So ... Purple carrots are really different from other carrots.

Nutritional value of purple carrots:

1. It can prevent hypertension

Purple carrots not only contain a lot of carotene, but also contain purple pigments. After being absorbed by the human body, these substances can inhibit the increase of blood pressure and improve liver function. Regular consumption can also prevent the occurrence of diabetes.

2. It can prevent eye fatigue

Purple carrots contain a lot of anthocyanins, which can directly act on people's eyes, improve vision and relieve eye fatigue. Anthocyanins can also enhance vascular elasticity and prevent cholesterol accumulation, which has a certain preventive effect on human arteriosclerosis and hyperlipidemia.

3. It can delay aging

Anthocyanin is a natural antioxidant component, which contains vitamin C and some flavonoids. After being absorbed by the human body, it can improve the cell activity of the human body, nourish the skin, promote the metabolism of skin cells, and fade the pigmentation.

4. It can relieve constipation

Purple carrots also contain a lot of dietary fiber, which can increase gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote the production and excretion of feces. Eating them at ordinary times can not only prevent constipation, but also lose weight.