According to the principles of ayurveda, Carrots are very good for weight loss and help you to lose belly fat. Ayurvedic principles explain the benefits of Carrot juice and Carrot salad in weight loss and PCOS.
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Carrot belongs to the family Umbelliferae and has a botanical name Daucus carota Linn. Texts of ayurveda call this vegetable by a different name. They are Grunjana, Gajaram, Shikimoola , Naranga varnaka, Naranga Kanda, Peetaka , Yavaneshta ,Vartula , Granthimoola Shikhimoola, Shikhakanda, Dindeeramodaka .
In India, it is known by different names
- Hindi – Gajar
- Marathi – Gajar
- Kannada – Gajjari, Carrot
- Telugu – Gajaru gadda
But mostly called a carrot.
The ayurvedic health benefits of carrots are explained as follows
Help in Weight Loss
We see Carrots which are of different sizes and shapes. Carrots have special healing properties. These properties are due to its nutritional components like beta carotene. Carrots are rich in antioxidants and contain plenty of minerals and vitamins. The rich fiber content of carrots helps the body to lose weight. Carrot juice is very helpful in weight loss. Carrot juice not only helps to reduce obesity but also helps to lose belly fat. The fibers in this vegetable or in its juice help trap fat molecules and expel them before they get absorbed into the body. Thus fat gets mopped when we use fresh vegetables like carrots. The antioxidants present in the body nullify the effect of free radicals and help to detoxify the body. Read Ayurveda Liver Detox – An Easy Liver Cleansing Guide. Carrots are low in calorie content and fill the stomach when consumed before meals. Thus intake of calories through meals reduces. This leads to weight loss.
Based on the principles of ayurveda when you eat raw carrots, it increases vata and reduces Kapha dosha. Increased vata accelerates metabolism by kindling agni or digestive fire. This process increases metabolism and the body fat acts as fuel for this process. Thus more body fat gets metabolized. Thus according to ayurvedic principles carrot, carrot juice and carrot salad help in weight loss.
Carrots are very effective when women struggle to lose weight after delivery. It not only helps to lose weight but also improves the quality of breast milk.
Helps in PCOS
According to the principles of Ayurveda, carrots balance vata and kapha when eaten raw. Even though it has a high glycemic index, its benefits can be harnessed by eating raw carrots in moderate quantities. Eating raw carrots helps in weight loss and also improves skin texture. This vegetable helps to reduce acne, pimple, and dryness of skin which are usual symptoms of PCOS. Hair loss is a usual problem experienced by women who have PCOS or PCOD. Gajar helps to reduce hair loss and aids in healthy hair growth. Use raw carrots with salads. Avoid carrot juice and sweets made of carrots.
Builds healthy skin, protects the eyes
Carrots are rich in antioxidants. They are also storehouses of vitamin C and Beta Carotene. Vitamin C has immense healing properties and Beta carotene acts as an anti-inflammatory. Both these nutrients help the skin to recover from wounds and inflammation. They also help to speed up the healing process. Persons who suffer from skin diseases like Psoriasis, eczema, allergic rashes, etc can add this vegetable to their daily diet. The skin of obese people looks aged. Carotene work wonders on their skin. It imparts a young look and also improves skin glow
Helps keep diabetes away by regulating the blood sugar
Various studies have shown that carrots are beneficial for diabetics. People with diabetes can include this colorful vegetable in their daily diet. Carrot juice contains sugar and carbohydrates, but it does not elevate blood sugar levels. Usually, diabetes follows obesity. If you include this root vegetable in your diet, it not only helps in weight loss but also keeps blood sugar under control.
Weight gain affects the heart too. Carrots are very good for the heart and provide Calcium, Phosphorous, Iron, Sulphur, and Copper. Keep your heart healthy with this vegetable while using this for weight loss.
Protects against cancer
Cancer can be fought by eating good foods which are rich in ant-oxidants and other phyto-nurients. The best way is to juice carrots and drink them every day. Since carrots are rich in antioxidants and other vitamins they help to slow down the growth of cancerous cells and improve body energy levels.
Improves the quality of breast milk :
Carrots contain Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K. Moms who want to lose post-pregnancy weight can use carrots for weight loss. These vegetables supply plenty of nutrients that improve the quality of breast milk and also aid in weight loss.
Keeps Constipation at bay
Carrots provide a good amount of fibers that improve the motility of the intestine and provide bulk for stool formation. Weight gain leads to constipation. But using this vegetable in the diet not only helps to lose weight but also provides a solution to constipation. Some men suffer from erectile dysfunction due to constipation. Also, A carrot a day keeps diarrhea away.
Carrot tomato salad for PCOS
Ingredients
Carrot – 2- coarsely grated
Tomato -1- finely chopped (Read Health benefits of Tomato)
Cilantro – finely chopped 2 tea spoon
Lemon juice – 1 tea spoon
Pepper (optional) –
Salt or Rock salt (sendha Namak) to taste
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and consume it before meals
Carrot Juice For Weight Loss
Carrot juice is very effective in weight loss as it contains a lot of fiber and fills the stomach. Never strain carrot juice to remove fibers. The fibers of carrots mop the fat particles from the digestive system. Hence carrot juice help to lose belly fat.
Ingredients
Carrot – 1 well-washed and coarsely grated
Ginger – ¼ inch (Read Ayurveda Health Benefits of Ginger)
Cumin seeds or jeera – ¼ spoon
Lemon – 1 teaspoon (Read Lemon and Honey for Weight Loss )
Grind all ingredients in a mixer. Add water if needed. Do not strain this juice as you may lose the benefits of fibers. Drink this juice on empty stomach in the early morning.
Carrots are very useful for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction due to obesity. It is suggested in the food list for men who undergo Vajikarana Therapy to regain their sexual strength. Dates and Carrot salad is a recommended recipe for men.
Ayurveda Medicinal properties of carrot
Texts of ayurveda explain the medicinal properties of carrots as follows.
It is has Madhura rasa (Sweet taste) and Tikta rasa (Bitter taste). It is light to digest (laghu) and has sharp qualities (teekshna) . It is hot in nature (ushna veerya). It balances kapha dosha and vata dosha. It normalizes digestion and helps with diarrhea and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). The seeds of this plant are aphrodisiacs. Hence carrot helps in Klaibya or erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in men. Seeds of this plant may cause abortion in pregnant women.
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