The benefits and harms of carrot tea
Carrot tea is a drink that few people know. It is easy to prepare and tastes good. It is indispensable in the treatment of certain diseases.
The benefits and harms of carrot tea
What is the use of carrot tea
Due to the presence in the composition of the main ingredient (carrot) of a large amount of healthy vitamins, macro- and microelements, carrot tea has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the human body:
- beta-carotene has a positive effect on the respiratory system, therefore, the drink is often drunk for therapeutic purposes for bronchitis and inflammatory processes in the lungs,
- a rich vitamin composition provides an increase in immunity and, with regular use, creates a stable resistance to viral and bacterial infections, therefore it is recommended during periods of SARS and influenza epidemics,
- antioxidants contained in root vegetables and tops remove toxins, which is beneficial in cleansing the body,
- the benefit is manifested by an improvement in the general condition, therefore tea is recommended to replenish energy and a surge of vivacity,
- carrots are considered one of the best vegetables for the prevention of eye problems, therefore they are prescribed to improve vision,
- micro- and macroelements have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair, therefore this tea is often used for cosmetic purposes,
- vegetable stimulates appetite, is suitable as a means to improve digestion, therefore it is drunk against increased gas production,
- has blood pressure lowering properties, therefore it is used by patients with hypertension,
- has beneficial properties for the prevention of prostate disease.
Harm from carrot drink
If the recommended daily allowance is exceeded, carrot tea made from carrot tops and root vegetables can be harmful, especially if there are contraindications for the use of the main ingredient, including:
- individual intolerance to carrots,
- pregnancy and lactation period,
- chronic diseases of the digestive system and duodenum, especially their aggravated conditions.
The permissible daily intake, which does not harm the body and is recommended by doctors, is 1 cup (up to 200 g) per day. If the above norm is exceeded, side effects are possible: attacks of nausea and vomiting, the appearance of a headache.
Drying carrots for making tea
Tea is made from dried and fresh carrots
It is possible to prepare drying from a freshly harvested or dried plant. It is permissible to dry carrots in one of the following ways:
- With the help of a special electric dryer designed for drying vegetables and fruits, where grated or cut into small pieces of root vegetable is placed.
- Using the oven, for which purpose shabby or finely chopped vegetables are spread on a baking sheet and placed in an oven preheated to 200 ° C for 20 minutes, leaving the oven door slightly open.After the first 20 minutes. the vegetables are taken out, cooled, mixed and the drying procedure is repeated in the same way 2 more times.
- Under natural conditions, which is the most preferable option, since it ensures the preservation of more nutrients during the drying process, for which carrots and tops are cut 3 mm long, laid out on a flat surface and placed in a place well-lit by the sun with open air access stirring occasionally.
To preserve nutrients during drying, dried carrots should be prepared in compliance with a number of rules for its preparation:
- For drying, select only fresh medium-sized roots that do not have mechanical damage and traces of damage by pests and fungal or bacterial infections.
- Wash vegetables thoroughly before drying.
Properly dried vegetables retain the health benefits of a fresh plant. The dried product is stored in an airtight container in a dark place.
Brewing carrot tea
Brewing technologies depend on the type of raw materials used in the preparation. At the same time, when preparing a drink, the ingredients are mixed in equal proportions simultaneously with the root vegetable and tops.
When preparing tea, a vegetable is used, as well as tops and seeds.
The effectiveness of the beneficial properties of carrot tea is increased by the honey put in it, added milk and lemon. During seasonal epidemics of respiratory diseases, herbs combined with it are added to the drink, including rose hips, foliage and black currant fruits.
From dried carrots
Making carrot tea from carrots at home is easy. The brewing recipe resembles the process of making classic tea:
- the teapot is poured over with boiling water,
- put a few tablespoons of dried product in it, pour boiling water over it,
- insist for half an hour.
Fresh carrots
Tea is prepared from fresh carrots by analogy with the previous recipe, while the root crop or its tops are washed, crushed, the crushed mass is put into a kettle doused with boiling water, poured with boiling water and infused for 20 minutes.
Conclusion
Carrot tea is a healthy drink that is recommended for the treatment and prevention of a number of diseases. To avoid harm to the body, they adhere to the daily consumption rates. It is brewed with a freshly harvested or dried plant according to certain rules. As ingredients, they take both the root crop itself and the tops and seeds of the plant.