Beta-carotene is a phytochemical or phytonutrient that we have been familiar with for a long time . It is considered a provitamin A that, although it cannot be absorbed as well as real vitamin A, is a substance that the body can convert into vitamin A.

It is also an antioxidant in the carotenoid group that can help reduce health problems as well. And It is beneficial for both…

– Helps protect skin from sunlight.

– Can prevent breast cancer and stomach cancer.

– Prevent cardiovascular disease

– Reduce the risk of macular degeneration

– Slows down brain degeneration and memory.

As we know, we often find beta-carotene in yellow and orange vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, pumpkins, ripe mangoes, ripe papayas , or cantaloupes. But one thing that many people don’t know is that. We can also find this substance in dark green vegetables and fruits. ทางเข้า ufabet  Such as kale, morning glory, morning glory,  Chinese cabbage, and broccoli .

Although there is no regulation on how much beta-carotene we should get per day, studies have shown that we should get about 6-7 milligrams of provitamin A per day, equivalent to about 400 grams of yellow, orange. Or dark green vegetables and fruits per day. If we divide it into 3 meals, 1-2 ladles per meal, it is considered. That we have received a sufficient amount of beta-carotene per day.

As for what menus to use it in, let me tell you that it is very diverse. You can boil it, stir fry it, or make a salad. But if you want to help your body absorb beta-carotene easily, you should heat it for a short period of time. Because these vegetables often have hard skins, heating makes it easier for the body to absorb. And because it is a provitamin A, it is a substance that can dissolve well in fat. Therefore, if we add 1 teaspoon (about 5 grams) of good quality oil while cooking, it will help with absorption as well.