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Freshly squeezed carrot juice is not always healthy
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices are undoubtedly one of the main and irreplaceable attributes of healthy eating. This is an inexhaustible source of vitamins necessary for the body, especially in winter, when we are exhausted. Despite the fact that fresh juices have a lot of useful properties, do not forget about the rules of their use, otherwise, instead of a positive effect, you may expect complications.
Any nutritionist will confirm that fresh carrot juice is a product that is useful for anyone, regardless of age. But experts from the United States warn: the consumption of carrot juice should be limited to a few glasses a week. In addition, drinking freshly squeezed carrot juice on an empty stomach is strictly contraindicated. This information is related to the fact that American nutritionists have traced a pattern between the use of so-called vegetable juices and disruption of the digestive system.
If you are used to starting your day with freshly squeezed juice, do not choose carrot juice. Carrot juice can irritate the microflora of the stomach and intestines, so try to drink it no sooner than 30-50 minutes after eating. People who suffer from gastrointestinal diseases and pancreatitis should refrain from drinking carrot juice. Tomato juice without salt is best for a morning meal, it contains almost no sugar, and the acidity is not dangerous for the stomach.
Carrot juice is contraindicated for people who are prohibited from sugar due to the risk of diabetes, as well as those who already suffer from diabetes. Several years ago, Scottish scientists found out that of all the vegetable juices that are popular with the population, carrot juice contains the most sugar. This information appeared after doctors found out that with regular consumption of freshly squeezed juice, the blood sugar level increased significantly. The amount of sugar should be paid attention to not only by diabetics, but also by those who suffer from excess weight and want to lose weight on a diet of freshly squeezed juices.
Drinking too much carrot juice daily (two glasses or more) can cause food poisoning, which can manifest itself in vomiting, nausea, dizziness, and even fainting. If you notice that after drinking a glass of the “healthy” product you feel lethargic, have a heavy head and limbs, or feel slightly dizzy, then first try to limit the amount of carrot juice you drink, and then consult a gastroenterologist.
Beta-carotene, which is found in large quantities in carrot juice, can affect the complexion. If you drink more than two glasses of juice daily, do not be surprised to notice a strange yellowness instead of a healthy glow.
Of course, you shouldn't be scared and exclude carrots from your diet completely. In reasonable quantities, carrot juice will have a beneficial effect on your vision, the health of your tooth enamel, and your liver. It would be best to limit your intake of fresh carrot juice to 3-4 glasses a week after meals.