Growing up I was told, “Eat your carrots. They’re good for your eyes”. Although my mother did not know her carrot fact started as World War II propaganda, she was ultimately sharing good information.
https://www.livescience.com/38861-carrots-eyesight-myth-origins.html
Carrots are good sources of lutein and beta carotene, which are antioxidants that benefit eye health and protect against age-related degenerative eye diseases. Your body converts beta carotene into vitamin A, a nutrient that helps you see in the dark. Like other plants, there are multiple benefits to eating your carrots.
Benefits of Carrots
- Anti-aging
- Nourishes skin and hair
- Healthy eyes
- Filled with antioxidants
- Heart health
- Strengthens immune system
- Healthy teeth and gums
- Improves brain health and cognitive functions
- Liver cleansing
- Cancer prevention
- Better digestion