Have an urge to nibble on some baby carrots here and there during the week?
You could be making a smart move for your health, according to a new study’s findings.
The small study found that snacking on baby carrots just three times a week “significantly increased” skin carotenoids in young adults, according to a June 30 media release.
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And when this healthy snack was combined with a multivitamin containing the carotenoid beta-carotene, the levels of these phytonutrients were boosted even more, the study found.
“Previous studies have demonstrated that skin carotenoid levels can be increased by consuming three times the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables every day for three weeks,” Mary Harper Simmons, a master’s of nutrition science student at Samford University in Alabama, said in the release.
Snacking on baby carrots just three times a week “significantly increased” skin carotenoids in young adults, according to a new study. (iStock)
“Our findings suggest that a small, simple dietary modification — incorporating baby carrots as a snack — can significantly increase skin carotenoid accumulation,” she also said.
Nutritionist and registered dietitian Ilana Muhlstein, who is based in Los Angeles, previously told Fox News Digital, “Carrots are the No. 1 food source of beta-carotene, which is a precursor for vitamin A that’s vital for our immune system.” She was not involved in the new study.
“Carrots are commonly known for their rich sources of vitamin A and carotenoids, specifically…