Carrot Face Mask

Easy,  inexpensive and healthy! The  ingredients contain natural antiseptics and antioxidants which kill germs and protect the skin from damaging  free radicals.

Ingredients:

2 medium carrots – powerful antiseptic to kill germ and protect skin with antioxidants. Carrots help protect the skin from free radicals and promote the regeneration of healthy skin cells.

1 Tbsp honey – also antiseptic and reduces swelling
1 Tbsp olive oil – nourishes and cleans the skin
1 lemon – astringent and acidic.  This maintains the acid mantel of your skin which keeps in moisture and keeps out germs.

 

Directions:

1. Peal the carrots and steam until soft.
2. Mash the carrots into a creamy consistency.
3. Mix in 1 tbsp. of all natural honey.
4. Stir in 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
5. Squeeze a few drops of fresh lemon juice into the face mask mixture. Lemon is a natural astringent and will help clean greasy skin.  If your skin tends to dry easily, add only 8 to 10 drops; if you skin tends to be oily, add up to 1 tbsp. of lemon juice.
6. Use a spoon to drop small amounts onto your hands and gently massage the mask onto your whole face for several minutes.
7. You can keep it on for an additional 5  minutes.
8. You can then just wash it off with water in a sink or easier – in the shower.

Carrot Milk Recipe

How to Make Carrot Milk

Carrot milk is a very popular beverage in India as well as a number of other Asian countries. It is made by blending raw carrots with milk, ice cubes, and some cardamom powder. It combines many benefits of carrots, as well as the mineral content of milk (condensed or normal) and the antioxidants of cardamom.
Begin your day with a glass of carrot milkshake and you’ll be surprised with the difference it makes to your skin. All of us know the goodness and benefits of carrot but how much carrot should be consumed on a daily basis has always been a pertinent question. Try this carrot milkshake as it fills the tummy in no time and is very easy to prepare at home. So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started with the recipe!

Carrot Milk A delicious way to add carrot and milk to your diet! ApplianceBlender, Refrigerator, Hot plate Servings Prep Time 2 people 10 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 10-12 minutes 2 hours

Ingredients

• 3 Carrots (large raw)
• 1 cup condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 cups water (filtered)

Servings: people

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Instructions

1. To begin with, add the carrots and water into a pot and bring them to a boil.
2. Allow the carrots to become tender. It will nearly take 4-5 minutes for it to fully boil.
3. Add the carrots and water to a blender and puree.

   
4. Heat the condensed milk in a pot until it begins to boil, then allow it to cool for 1-2 minutes.

   
5. Add the carrot puree and cardamom powder to the milk and stir properly until it is thoroughly blended.
6. Allow the mixture to cool, and then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours.
7. Now serve the carrot juice and enjoy the drink with your loved ones!

Recipe Notes

To make carrot milk, you can use 2% milk or whole milk. If using whole milk take 4 cups of milk and 2 cups of water to get a perfect consistency. 
You can also use almonds for garnishing as they contain high levels of healthy unsaturated fatty acids and high levels of bioactive molecules (such as fiber, phytosterols, vitamins, other minerals, and antioxidants).

Carrot Juice Recipe

How to Make Carrot Juice at Home

If you’re in a hurry to reach work and have no time to make breakfast, we have the perfect meal for you. It will not only be filling but will also ensure that you consume the right amount of nutrients, first thing in the morning. Well, we’re talking about carrot juice, which is nothing short of a ‘miracle concoction’ filled with all the nutrient goodness you wish to consume in the first meal of your day.
Juicing of carrots gives you most of the live enzymes present in it. A single glass of carrot juice is packed with vitamins and minerals that help in cleansing the liver, boosting metabolism, and increasing immunity. With raw carrots, some water, and a little bit of effort, you can make this refreshing vegetable juice at home! Now, leave aside what you’re doing for a bit and take a look at the step by step procedure to make this health drink.

How To Make Carrot Juice Your daily dose of nutrients in the form of a delicious carrot juice drink! CourseBeverage CuisineAsian Keywordcarrot juice ApplianceBlender, Refrigerator Servings Prep Time 1 glass 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 Carrots
• 1 cup water (filtered)

Servings: glass

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Instructions

1. Wash the carrots under running water and scrub them properly using a brush to remove all the dirt from the skin surface.

   
2. Using a sharp knife, chop the head (the greens on the broader end) of carrots and cut them into small round pieces.
3. Add the chopped carrots and one cup of water to the blender. Blend it well.
4. Stretch a piece of cheesecloth or a nut milk bag over a mason jar or a glass. Slowly pour the blended mixture through it.
5. With the help of the cheesecloth or nut milk bag, squeeze the pulp out repeatedly to extract as much juice as possible. Refrigerate the leftover pulp. It can be used to flavor muffins, cakes, and even bread.
6. If you prefer to have it chilled, you may add a few ice cubes to the drink. Now sit back, relax and enjoy your drink!

   

Recipe Notes

To double the health benefits, try mixing carrot juice with some orange juice. It tastes yummy!
You may add more water to your carrot juice to adjust the thickness and taste as per your choice.
The juice starts losing its antioxidant properties and nutrition, therefore, it is advisable to drink it immediately. If you'd like to store it, refrigerate it and consume within 24 hours.

Health Benefits of Carrots

 

1.  Improves vision
There’s some truth in the old wisdom that carrots are good for your eyes. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A is transformed in the retina, to rhodopsin, a purple pigment necessary for night vision.
Beta-carotene has also been shown to protect against macular degeneration and senile cataracts. A study found that people who eat large amounts of beta-carotene had a 40 percent lower risk of macular degeneration than those who consumed little.
2.  Helps prevent cancer
Studies have shown carrots reduce the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.
Falcarinol is a natural pesticide produced by the carrot that protects its roots from fungal diseases. Carrots are one of the only common sources of this compound. A study showed 1/3 lower cancer risk by carrot-eating rats.
3.  Slows down aging 
The high level of beta-carotene in carrots acts as an antioxidant to cell damage done to the body through regular metabolism. It help slows down the aging of cells.

4.  Promotes healthier skin 
Vitamin A and antioxidants protect the skin from sun damage. Deficiencies of vitamin A cause dryness to the skin, hair and nails. Vitamin A prevents premature wrinkling, acne, dry skin, pigmentation, blemishes and uneven skin tone.

5.  Helps prevent infection 
Carrots are known by herbalists to prevent infection. They can be used on cuts—shredded raw or boiled and mashed.

6.  Promotes healthier skin (from the outside) 
Carrots are used as an inexpensive and very convenient facial mask. Just mix grated carrot with a bit of honey. See the full recipe here: carrot face mask.

7.  Prevents heart disease
Studies show that diets high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Carrots have not only beta-carotene but also alpha-carotene and lutein.
The regular consumption of carrots also reduces cholesterol levels because the soluble fibers in carrots bind with bile acids.

8.  Cleanses the body
Vitamin A assists the liver in flushing out the toxins from the body. It reduces the bile and fat in the liver. The fiber present in carrots helps clean out the colon and hasten waste movement.

9.  Protects teeth and gums
It’s all in the crunch! Carrots clean your teeth and mouth. They scrape off plaque and food particles just like toothbrushes or toothpaste. Carrots stimulate gums and trigger a lot of saliva, which, being alkaline, balances out the acid-forming, cavity-forming bacteria. The minerals in carrots prevent tooth damage.

10.  Prevents stroke
From all the above benefits it’s no surprise that in a Harvard University study, people who ate five or more carrots a week were less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate only one carrot a month or less.