Feb 3, 2024
Piyali Bhadra
What is Kanji?
Kanji is a winter drink made up of black carrots and beetroot. It is often labeled as a miracle drink and is mainly consumed by people living in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan. It has tons of beauty benefits.
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A prebiotic drink
Kanji is mainly a prebiotic drink that has been an important part of the diet for years. It existed long before the consumption of Kombucha took over Instagram and the food world.
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Why use black carrots?
Black carrots get their color from Anthocyanin which is a flavonoid high in antioxidants. The taste of black carrot is also different from the usual orange carrot and is only available in winter. Thus, using these carrots with beetroots, Kanji has tons of skin benefits if consumed regularly. Let's see the skin benefits of consuming this nutritious punch at home every day.
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Prevents signs of aging
Kanji consists of beetroot which is high in antioxidants and vitamin C. It also helps reduce the damage caused by free radicals in the skin which reduces wrinkles, dark spots, and signs of aging, and improves skin elasticity.
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Brighter complexion
Kanji is high on betalain which increases the blood flow to the skin, which results in a brighter and better complexion tone, which also states that you have a healthy skin bed.
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Reduces acne
This winter drink has inflammatory properties which reduce acne and inflammation in the body. It also cures issues of eczema and rosacea.
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Hydrates the skin
The drink is known to have antioxidants and beta-carotene which helps in hydrating the skin and prevents it from dryness which is often witnessed in winters.
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A nutritional punch
Happen to have black carrots in the drink which are rich in potassium, and help in the rapid growth of new cells. This function helps one’s skin look young, healthy, and glowing. It also eliminates scars and blemishes from the skin.
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Kanji ice cubes
If you freeze the drink and apply the iced form on your skin, it also boosts collagen as it has vitamins A, C, and K which help in forming clear and shiny skin.
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