Carrots can be eaten raw, but the taste and digestibility are not as good as those cooked. Another function of food heating is to break and dissolve the food cell wall, which is more conducive to the dissolution of carotene and its contact with oil, so it is easier to be absorbed by the human body. In addition, carrots grow underground, there are many microorganisms in the soil, and many bacteria and parasites are attached to the pulp. Eating them raw may lead to diarrhea and other diseases.

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The role of carrots

1, protect eyesight

The carotene rich in carrots is hydrolyzed into vitamin A after entering the human body. Vitamin A, also known as retinol, can promote the formation of eye photosensitive pigment and maintain normal visual function. If the human body lacks vitamin A, it can't see clearly in the dark, and even cause night blindness.

2. Anti-aging

Carrots are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, lycopene and beta carotene. These ingredients are good antioxidants, which can remove excess keratin and free radicals produced by cell metabolism in the skin, and also whiten and moisturize the skin, so carrots are also called "skin food".

3. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Beta carotene can scavenge free radicals in warm body blood and cells. Eating two carrots every day can reduce 10%~20% cholesterol in the blood, which is helpful to prevent arteriosclerosis and has a positive effect on preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Reference source: People's Daily Online-Which is better to eat carrots raw or cooked?