Can anyone give me a carb count for a glass (8 oz) of carrot juice, please? The only reason I would consider drinking any is because I am high risk for macular degeneration, and I would like to do anything I can now to prevent it, if possible.

Is there anything else that's lo-carb that could be substituted for carrot juice?

Beckylou

According to fitday.com:
The carbs for a cup of carrot juice are pretty high!!!!

Nutrition Facts for 1 cup of carrot juice:

Amount Per 1 cup
Calories 94.4
Calories from Fat 3.19

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.354g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0637g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.168g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0165g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 68.44mg 3%
Potassium 689.12mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 21.92g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.89g 8%
Protein 2.24g 4%
Alcohol 0g


Glenda

I found this info here: http://www.macular-degeneration.org/Diet/diet.html

Its interesting that carrots are nowhere on the list of foods high in antioxidants. I guess Bugs Bunny was wrong and Pop-eye was right!


Diet and Vitamins

It is important to note that cigarette smoking, sun exposure, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol have been thought to increase your risk of macular degeneration.

In contrast, antioxidant containing foods are thought to be beneficial for patients with macular degeneration. The most popular antioxidants, called carotenoids (are the pigments which give fruits and vegetables their color).

Two such carotenoids are found in the macula (Lutein and Zeaxanthin)

Natural Sources of Carotenoids

Vegetable (100 grams or 1/2 cup) Lutein or Zeaxanthin (Micrograms)
Kale 21,900
Collard Greens 16,300
Spinach 10,200
Parsley 10,200
Mustard Greens 9,900
Dill 6,700
Celery 3,600
Scallians 2,100
Leeks 1,900
Broccoli 1,900
Leaf Lettuce 1,800
Lettuce 1,800
Green Peas 1,700
Green Peas 1,700
Pumpkin 1,500
Brussel Sprouts 1,300
Summer Squash 1,200
Corn 790
Green Beans 740
Green Pepper 700
Cucumber Pickle 510
Green Olives 510
Tomatoes 100

A recent prospective study of 3,640 patients called the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) suggests that anti-oxidents and vitamins help prevent the progression of macular degeneration and vision loss.

Vitamins

Vitamins C, E, beta-carotene and Zinc are proposed as dietary supplements to protect the retina from macular degeneration. The AREDS study supports the use of these supplement's.

It is clearly reasonable to take the recommended daily requirement of these vitamins and trace metals.

Karen