Why Is Ginger-Carrot Juice So Healthy

About the Chief Ingredients
Ginger and carrot can improve your health in many ways.

Carrots
Carrots have been used across many cultures for centuries in the form of soups and juices due to their natural sweetness and health properties. Some other important benefits of consuming carrots are:

• Carrots are a good source of carotenoids, namely, beta-carotene, which is the pro-vitamin form of vitamin A and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. (1)
• Carotenoids have been associated with immune-boosting effects and a lower risk of certain degenerative diseases. (2)
• Carrots may promote skin health, as beta-carotene exhibits moderate UV protection, which may help prevent sunburns. (3)
• The beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin in carrots are also beneficial for eye health. (4)
• Carrot intake is likely to be associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers (5)(6)(7) and improved cardiac health. (8)(9) However, there is a need for further conclusive research.
• Carrots are a source of many other nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, and fiber. They are also naturally low in sodium, calories, and fat.

Ginger
Ginger roots contain active compounds called gingerols, which impart flavor and fragrance that this rhizome is known for. The juice extracted from ginger has quite a spicy, strong, and pungent taste and is often diluted before consumption. While it may sound laborious, juicing ginger is fairly easy. Like carrots, ginger provides many health benefits:

1. Ginger demonstrates potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (10)(11) that contribute to the strengthening of the immune system. (12)
2. The gingerols in ginger help alleviate morning sickness and nausea. (13)(14)
3. Ginger is also known as a carminative, a substance that helps eliminate excessive gas from the digestive system. For centuries, ginger has been used as a remedy for colic and dyspepsia.
4. Ginger is known to have analgesic properties that help in relieving pain associated with menstruation. (15)(16)

Benefits of Using Ginger-Carrot Together
Both ginger and carrots are not only rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, but they also complement each other in terms of taste. They blend well together, with the sweet taste of carrots blunting the strong flavor of ginger to make a refreshing and tasty beverage.

You can further enhance the taste and nutritional value of this drink by adding other health-promoting ingredients, such as lemon and cinnamon.

Lemons are rich in vitamin C, a strong antioxidant that is beneficial for your skin and immunity. (17) Vitamin C also exhibits anti-inflammatory effects to fight obesity and metabolic syndrome. (18)

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