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Carrots are one of the most versatile vegetables. These orange root beauties are packed with nutrition. A medium-size carrot has 25 calories, 6 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fiber and more than 200% of your daily requirement of vitamin A.
I like them raw and cooked, in salads, side dishes, soups, stews and even cake!
Did you know?
The high amounts of beta-carotene (as vitamin A) found in these root vegetables promotes healthy eyes, teeth, skin, heart and helps protect you from certain cancers and strokes.
Carrots are the second most popular vegetable next to potatoes.
The average American eats about 12 pounds of carrots a year (about a cup per week).
These veggies need to be cooked or cut or bitten into pieces to release their nutritional value.
Eating carrots with a healthy fat helps your body better absorb the nutrients.
Bunnies really do like them!
The deeper orange color; the more beta-carotene you’re getting.
Enjoy these recipe ideas for your carrots from Daily Dish Magazine.
