5 Health Benefits Of Drinking Black Carrot Kanji

Eating fermented foods is a great way to add a daily dose of beneficial probiotics to your diet. Apart from several health benefits, I really like the flavor that fermentation gives. In this post, I am going to discuss my favorite fermented drink, kanji! This traditional Indian probiotic drink is made with black carrots which appear in the market in winters. And when you add some spices in it, this black carrot kanji gets more delicious, hydrating and healthy. I really enjoy its strong pungent, tangy taste.

# IMPROVES DIGESTION

If gas, bloating, heartburn, nausea, constipation or diarrhea are some of the common problems of your everyday life, black carrot kanji is a perfect solution for you. Abundant with probiotics from the fermentation process, kanji makes a miracle drink and promotes healthy gut bacteria. Black carrots are extremely high in dietary fiber which improve the overall digestive system of the body.

# BOOSTS IMMUNITY

Your body is most susceptible to diseases and infections if it is weak and in a state of imbalance. Consuming a glass of black carrot kanji can help in boosting one’s immunity to a great extent. It has very potent medicinal properties that will attack both bacterial and viral infections and protects you against bouts of cold and flu. Being rich in Vitamin C, kanji helps to stimulate the activities of white blood cells which are primarily responsible for protecting our body from harmful diseases and other foreign objects.

# MAKES SKIN YOUNG & GLOWING

Kaanji is a powerhouse for glowing skin due to a large number of antioxidant anthocyanins in it that helps prevent the degeneration of cells. This antioxidant goes a long way to keep your skin glowing all year long. It slows down the signs of aging and making your skin look youthful.

Vitamin C in black carrots aids the collagen production in the body which is vital for the maintenance of the skin elasticity. Isn’t it a simple way to keep your skin hydrated and healthy?

# ENHANCES POOR VISION

Lutein, a carotenoid vitamin in black carrots has eye health-protecting qualities. That is why people think of lutein as “the eye vitamin.” Anthocyanins in carrot can also benefit your vision in many ways. Thus gulping down a glass of kanji enhances your vision, improves circulation, also helps in fighting age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

# GOOD FOR HEART HEALTH

This fermented drink is an excellent blood cleanser. It keeps the blood vessels healthy, also protects the arteries against oxidation and thus good for the overall cardiovascular system. The antioxidants in black carrots are higher than red carrots and that helps in lowering bad cholesterol. Black carrot kanji is low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. All these nutrients offer protection against a variety of chronic, life-threatening diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.