6. Wounds

If you’ve got a nasty wound, one thing that can help speed up the healing process is eating more carrots. This is thanks to vitamin C and beta carotene in them. The former is essential for a healthy immune system, but also encourages production of collagen, a key player in the healing and maintenance of healthy skin.

Beta carotene, on the other hand, is known to reduce inflammation, which will help boost the healing process. Eating carrots is a great way to get these benefits, but another thing you can do is grate some carrots into a compress and apply directly on the wounded area once it has scabbed over.