For a health and beauty boost drink a cup of carrot juice daily.Carrot juice contains many nutrients and trace elements. One glass (8oz/240mls) of juice contains enough beta carotene for our body to convert into +/- 8 times our daily requirement of vitamin A. It also contains and excellent amount of vitamin K; very good amounts of vitamins C and K, and potassium; and good amounts of vitamins B1, B3, and B6, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium and folate. Carrot juice has an alkalizing effect on the blood.
Vitamin A is essential for healthy mucous membranes, glandular function, hair, skin and eye sight. It promotes growth of bones and teeth, aids in the resistance to infections, and is needed for good blood circulation. Expectant and breast feeding mothers should make sure they add vitamin A rich veggies to their diet for both the health of mother and baby.
Vitamin K1 helps maintain bone mass, functions as an antioxidant, and for the vital function of blood clotting when a blood vessel is damaged either from an external wound or internally. Potassium plays an important role in muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and maintaining a healthy electrolyte balance and fluid level in the cells of your body.
Note: Drinking over 1 pint / 1/2 litre per day of carrot juice could overload the liver.
Other vegetables can be added to increase carrot juice's nutrition and health factors:
Carrot, celery and parsley - Cleanses the system of excessive acid.
Carrot and beet - Good for circulation and high blood pressure.
Carrot and Cabbage - Detoxing the intestinal track.
Carrot , Beet and Cucumber - Excellent for cleansing the gall bladder, kidneys and the glands.
Potassium Broth (see below) - Flushes system of toxins, poisons and unwanted salts and acids. Vitamins and mineral boost.
Carrot pulp can be used in many ways. Pet food, in pasta sauces, in muffins, in veggie burgers and as a last resort on the compost heap.
Carrot juice is not only a beauty aid internally but also externally. Externally, it will condition stressed skin and help it maintain its natural resilience. It is very calming to irritated or sunburned skin and will remove blemishes and pigmentation if used regularly.
So don't forget to pick up a bag of organic carrots the next time you shop.
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Carrots and Pineapple Skin Extract
From the BeautyDen
To renew skin cells into youthful glow.
pineapple juice
carrot juice
Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together. Apply on face by using cotton balls. Leave the extract for 15 minutes and wash face with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy as often as your want.
Dark Eye Circle Reducer
From HomeMadeBeautyRecipes
1 cucumber
4 tbs carrot juice or 4 drops carrot essential oil
Blend cucumber in a food processor until mushy. Add carrot juice and blend. Apply to area beneath eyes. Allow to stay on for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Carrot Face Masque
By Liza Barnes, Health Educator at SparkPeople
2 large organic carrots, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp organic honey
1 tbsp olive oil, jojoba oil, or almond oil
juice of 1 lemon
Steam carrots until soft, then mash with a fork until smooth. Add the honey, oil, and lemon juice (between 1 tsp for dry skin and 1 Tbsp for oily skin). Smooth masque over clean skin, and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Refrigerate remaining masque in a tightly-sealed container for up to one week.
Potassium Broth
There are many different versions of the broth, this is the one I make.
1 quart / 1 litre water or vegetable stock
2 cups organic potatoes peelings (thick cut)
2 cups organic carrots, unpeeled and sliced
1 cup organic beetroot or beet tops, chopped
1 cup organic celery, chopped
1 cup organic spinach, Swiss chard or kale, shredded
parsley, sage, and/or thyme
garlic (optional)
Simmer for 1 hour. Strain. Discard veggies. Drink 1 or 2 cups. Refrigerate leftover and use within 2 days.
Technorati tags: carrot+juice health skincare
From the BeautyDen
To renew skin cells into youthful glow.
pineapple juice
carrot juice
Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together. Apply on face by using cotton balls. Leave the extract for 15 minutes and wash face with lukewarm water. Repeat this remedy as often as your want.
Dark Eye Circle Reducer
From HomeMadeBeautyRecipes
1 cucumber
4 tbs carrot juice or 4 drops carrot essential oil
Blend cucumber in a food processor until mushy. Add carrot juice and blend. Apply to area beneath eyes. Allow to stay on for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Carrot Face Masque
By Liza Barnes, Health Educator at SparkPeople
2 large organic carrots, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp organic honey
1 tbsp olive oil, jojoba oil, or almond oil
juice of 1 lemon
Steam carrots until soft, then mash with a fork until smooth. Add the honey, oil, and lemon juice (between 1 tsp for dry skin and 1 Tbsp for oily skin). Smooth masque over clean skin, and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Refrigerate remaining masque in a tightly-sealed container for up to one week.
Potassium Broth
There are many different versions of the broth, this is the one I make.
1 quart / 1 litre water or vegetable stock
2 cups organic potatoes peelings (thick cut)
2 cups organic carrots, unpeeled and sliced
1 cup organic beetroot or beet tops, chopped
1 cup organic celery, chopped
1 cup organic spinach, Swiss chard or kale, shredded
parsley, sage, and/or thyme
garlic (optional)
Simmer for 1 hour. Strain. Discard veggies. Drink 1 or 2 cups. Refrigerate leftover and use within 2 days.
Technorati tags: carrot+juice health skincare
