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Medicinal Advantages of Carrots

“The eye-food". This is the term used to refer to carrots. Carrots are orange, fleshy root which are known for their high content of vitamin A, the eye vitamin. In terms of nutrients, the root has so much to offer. Therefore this cannot be ignored when it comes to nutrition. Carrot food can be eaten when both raw and cooked, hence making it versatile. When it comes to maintenance of good eyesight, this is the best vegetable. It has even the ability to improve failing eyesight. The vitamin A in carrot assists to fight myopia, night blindness and other eye-related conditions. People who have dark circles around the eye are very much encouraged to eat carrots. The dark circles around someone’s eyes make one look older and also fatigued. Carotene in the carrots helps eliminate this dark rings. Carrots help to create good digestion process of food. This is because they improve the function of the stomach and the spleen. Carrots can also remove wind present in the digestio...

What Will Tomatoes Do to Your Body?

We have one of nature’s best fat burning food called tomatoes. In the United States, it's the most grown vegetable. Botanically, tomatoes are grouped as fruits, but they are considered to be vegetables viewing the fact that they aren't sweet as other fruits. Tomatoes consist of four basic groups according to their size. 1. Cherry tomatoes-they are the smallest kind you can find. They taste sweet and they normally grow in clusters. 2. Early girland Better boy-they are known to be the medium variety. They are delicious, sweat and are the first to ripen. 3. Plum tomatoes-they include the Roma tomatoes. They are preferred for tomato sauces because of their thickness and few seeds. 4. Beefsteaks-they are the best for sliced tomatoes. How are tomatoes beneficial in fat burning and other body activities? Tomatoes are known to have a high content of vitamin C and citricmalic-oxalic acids. Acids speed up the rate of metabolism in addition to helping kidn...