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Carrot
Daucus carota
Sweet, crunchy garden root, an emblem of the vegetable patch, rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants, an ally for the skin, eyesight and transit.
☀️ Summer
🍂 Autumn
✓ Benefits
- ✓ Very rich in beta-carotene (provitamin A)
- ✓ Beneficial for eyesight and skin health
- ✓ Antioxidant, supports the immune system
- ✓ Source of fibre: promotes healthy transit
- ✓ Regulating effect on digestion, raw or cooked
! Contraindications
- • Prolonged excess: harmless orange tinge to the skin (carotenosis)
- • Higher glycaemic index when cooked: moderation in case of diabetes
- • Possible allergy (rare, pollen-food syndrome)
This information is provided for guidance only and is not a substitute for medical advice. In case of doubt, ongoing treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
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