These green products are full of chlorophyll which acts as a cleanser of the liver and the entire organism. According to some researches it can help prevent cancer and tumor development, because it is rich in antioxidants.
It is easier to consume them when mixed with another juice, for example apple.
They contain many vitamins and minerals, and even have more vitamin C than any other vegetable, which is an important vitamin that helps restore the tissue in cuts and bruises.
They have six times more Vitamin C than the root, but they also contain a lot of potassium, which is great for the cardiovascular system.
The leaves of the carrot are not poisonous as some think, but contain Furocoumarines, which can cause mild allergic reaction in some people.
It acts as:
- Diuretic
- Antiseptic
- Against bad breath
- Diseased gums,
- Toothache.
In Italy, for centuries the leaves of carrots are chopped and used in salads or omelets with eggs.
Also, you can make a tea:
– Pour 8 cups of boiling water over 2 cups of fresh carrot leaves. Leave the mixture covered until it cools down. Strain and drink it throughout the day.
This drink is great for cleansing the body, especially if you have a problem with the urinary tract or kidney stones.
With cooking the bitter taste is lost. As fresh leaves can be combined with garlic and malic acid wherein the bitter taste is lost, and the same compound may serve as a marinade.
