It has about one-third the density and stiffness of steel; it is ductile and can be easily machined. Naturally, pure aluminum reacts readily with oxygen in air creating a thin barrier oxide layer known as the aluminum oxide next to the metal surface that is about 2-3 nanometers thick.
Orange skin resulting from excessive carrot consumption sounds like something out of a science fiction novel or a bizarre comedy. However, the fact is that yellow skin pigmentation resulting from increased beta-carotene levels in the blood is a real clinical condition called carotenemia. Though carotenemia is harmless, it's easy to confuse with jaundice in young children.
Carrots are fat-free and low in sodium. Photo Credit BananaStock/BananaStock/Getty Images. Carrots are known for their high vitamin A content and ability to support healthy vision, but these nutrient-rich foods can also help you lose weight.ther Considerations. Eating carrots will only help you lose weight if you do not add too many calories during preparation. If you have raw carrots, serve them plain or with low-fat dressings or dips instead of in mayonnaise-based salads. If you cook your carrots, roast or steam them to avoid adding fat and calories.