Although you may be drinking carrot juice for a long time, surprisingly, there’s a lot to know about getting the maximum amount of nutrients from it. Carrots are packed with many essential vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin K, potassium, and a lot more vitamins and minerals that you may not be aware of. This vibrant orange vegetable is more to the eyes than its beautiful color. You’ll definitely have to give it a chance to prove its worth.
Growing up as a child, my mom always told me to eat up my carrots so that I can have healthy eyes. So, I always knew that carrots are food for the eyes. However, carrot juice has much more benefits that just strengthening the eyes and improving eye health.
Whether you eat the carrots or juice them, you’re still getting the benefits, but today, I’m going to focus on juicing. I love carrots, so every time I go to the supermarket, I have to grab a few bags of carrots. I’ve been getting my weekly dose, (sometimes every other day), of freshly squeezed carrot juice. I also add a piece of grated ginger to it, which is quite refreshing, especially in the mornings first thing before I eat breakfast.
Since carrots are already sweet, you don’t even have to put sugar in your juice. You won’t be missing out on anything if you leave out the sugar, other than a little more taste.
Is Carrot Juice Still Okay to Drink the Next Day?
Yes, it’s still okay to drink carrot juice the day after you make it. However, the vitamins in the juice are more potent when you drink it as soon as you make it. The longer it sits and get exposed to light and air, it slowly losses some of its usefulness.
Some vitamins are quickly lost when exposed to air, so it’s best to make small portions with your juice extractor. If you have to leave some for another day, you should keep the juice in an airtight mason jar.
Carrot Juice and Cancer
Researchers have found out that eating carrots or the juice can help to diminish the risk of developing cancer. This is because of it’s high antioxidant properties, which helps to eliminated free radicals from our bodies.
Are There Side Effects From Drinking Carrot Juice?
Some people are worried about drinking too much carrot juice and possible side effects. Drinking too much of the juice may affect everyone differently. Some people may experience loose bowels or may even notice a slight orange tint to their skin if they drink too much on a regular basis.
Making Carrot Juice Fun
For added benefits, carrots can also be blended with other types of fruits to make it more delicious and appealing. For example, you can add beets to carrot juice with ginger or you can mix it with milk, tip a little rum and vanilla to give it that ice-cream flavor.
Carrot juice when mixed with lemon juice, celery, apple, and ginger is a great combination which helps to cleanse the colon, while detoxifying your body. Flushing toxins from your system with these raw juices will keep you fit and healthy.