Many people throw out the carrot tops, but in fact in traditional Russian cuisine it is customary to use it in recipes of different dishes. If everyone knew how useful the tops of carrots, then few would have decided to just get rid of it. Now we will try to correct the existing injustice.
The benefits and harm of carrot tops
Green openwork leaves contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals, as well as useful essential oils. It is worth noting that many of the substances in the tops are present in greater quantities than in the root crops.
How useful are the tops:
- Contains a large amount of fiber, which, like a sponge, absorbs slags and removes them from the body. This has a beneficial effect on the digestive system.
- There is methionine in it - an amino acid that resists the obesity of the liver, which prevents cirrhosis from developing.
- In greenery, as in root crops, there is vitamin A, necessary for the skin and for the proper functioning of the digestive tract.
- The use of carrot tops for the human body is associated with the presence of potassium , which is necessary for the normal state of the heart and blood vessels. In addition, this mineral helps to remove excess fluid from the body and prevents the appearance of edema.
- B vitamins are necessary for the nervous system, they improve memory and help to increase the working capacity of the body.
All the benefits of carrot tops will come to naught if you do not take into account existing contraindications. Rarely, but still there are people with an individual intolerance to the product. Considering the fact that many people use various nitrates for growing vegetables, it is not worth eating the tops obtained in the markets and in stores.
There are in the tops of coumarins, which can cause the appearance of an allergic reaction. It is recommended to abandon its use by pregnant and lactating women.