Carrot juice

The carrot is one of the most efficient of all cleansing foods. It is also one of the richest sources of beta-carotene out of which the liver synthesises vitamin A. Besides, carrots are rich in potassium, sodium, calcium (and hence are highly alkaline). They also contain traces of iodine and sulphur and a good proportion of almost all of the vitamins. It is one of the best sources of Vitamin B-complex as it contains niacin, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin and pantothenic acid. The high carbohydrate content of carrots makes them one of the most effective means of changing the intestinal flora from a putrefactive to a non-putrefactive form.

The most important benefit of carrot juice is undoubtedly its strong alkalinity which purifies and revitalises the blood. In the treatment of most diseases the natural way, it is recognised that the acidic condition of the system is a major contributory factor for disease. The central aim of cleansing therapy is that first acidosis must be corrected and the tissues be afforded the correct blood-pH so that they can be in a position to heal themselves. Carrot juice, with its rapid alkalising effect, thus helps in controlling anaemia, liver trouble, acidosis, blood poisoning, circulatory disorders and ulcers. The same alkalising effect is responsible for the cure of a variety of other ailments such as gall stones and gout which can be mitigated by the removal of unwanted uric acid from the blood.

Here are some more benefits of carrot juice:
* Carrots have also been found to contain a plant hormone called tocokinin. This is closely analogous to insulin and has proved to be beneficial for diabetics.
* Rheumatic ailments, which are often a result of poor nutrition, respond well to carrot juice.
* Its diuretic action helps in scanty urination and is a strong food-medicine to prevent nephritis.
* Carrot juice is also an excellent anti-bacterial agent due to its high content of vitamin E. This helps in the treatment of chronic cases of enteritis.
* Certain alternative treatment plans for cancer, especially splenic leukemia, utilise the powerful effect carrot juice has on the blood. The combination of vitamins it contains has also been found to be a working anti-oxidant defense against free radical damage.
* Carrot juice can be used not just for therapeutic purposes, but also for the general toning up of the system. It combats fatigue, builds resistance to infections, and functions as a protector of the nervous system.
* It is also an excellent beauty formula - a natural roug‚ which works from the inside by purifying the blood. Dry and rough skin can be provided with the missing nutrients and pristine complexion can be regained in a matter of weeks.
Since carrot is a seasonal food, it often becomes difficult or unaffordable to buy them in large quantities. Try not to skimp on your budget when it comes to buying the kilos of carrots required for your family. With fewer ailments you shall have fewer doctor's bills. In the long run your healthy complexion, strong teeth, unimpaired vigor and vitality, vigorous mental reactions and your happy smile will more than make up for the few extra rupees you have to spend for buying the off-season fruit.