The benefits of dried carrots and the possible harm of vegetable preparation

I really like to make various preparations for the winter, and especially - to dry fruits. This year I even bought a special dryer and decided to try to put vegetables in it. Just collected so many carrots that I don't know what to do. But I am interested in one question: will it retain its taste and properties after drying? And I also heard from a neighbor that she brews this "dried vegetable" and drinks instead of tea. He says it helps the stomach. What are the benefits of dried carrots?

All summer residents and gardeners know that growing and harvesting a good harvest of carrots is still half the battle. The key is to keep the orange roots for as long as possible. Carrots begin to sprout and rot much faster than other crops stored in the basement. Of course, vegetables can always be grated and frozen. But buying a freezer specifically for carrots is somehow not logical. But if you dry the roots, they will take up much less space. Still, such blanks do not require special storage conditions and are not only tasty, but also healthy. Knowing the benefits of dried carrots, it can be used not only in the kitchen, but also as a remedy.

Nutritional value of dried carrots

Compared to fresh, low-calorie carrots (only 32 kcal in 100 g of vegetables), dried root vegetable is much more nutritious and has 221.1 kcal. However, there is nothing surprising in this. Just calculate how much you need to grate the carrots to get 1 kg of the finished product after drying. There are more other elements in it:

• fat (0.6 g vs. 0.1 g);
• carbohydrates (49.2 g vs 6.9 g);
• and even proteins (7.8 g versus 1.3 g).

How to dry carrots at home

It is not difficult to make useful stocks. It is enough just to wash the fruits, peel, grate and dry in one of the following ways:

• in the oven;
• in the dryer;
• just spread out on parchment on the table.

Before drying, it is recommended to pre-boil the carrots for a couple of minutes. This will help retain more nutrients, especially carotene.

The benefits of dried carrots

About the benefits of carrot juice even children know. In dried form, the orange root vegetable also retains almost all its vitamin composition and useful properties. Some even increase their effect. Let's not talk about how carrots are used in the kitchen, because they can be added to almost any dish. But for the human body, such a blank also has therapeutic benefits. Dried carrots, just like fresh ones, help to maintain vision and replenish vitamin deficiencies.

As a remedy, an infusion is made from carrot "drying" by pouring boiling water over it and keeping it for 30 minutes. This carrot tea is capable of:

• help to cope with inflammatory processes in the intestines;
• remove toxins and toxins;
• prevent the deposition of salts in the kidneys and joints;
• eliminate itching and peeling of the skin;
• help in the treatment of pulmonary diseases.

The course of treatment should be no more than 2 weeks, while drinking 1 tbsp is enough. such tea for the night.

However, do not forget that you cannot eat carrots if you have an allergy. It is also not recommended to take carrot tea in case of increased acidity, gastritis and kidney problems.

Video on how to prepare healthy carrot tea