Carrots

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Carrots are a root vegetable full of complex flavors. They’re sweet, fruity, and sometimes piney. They help our eyes, hair, and skin stay healthy and strong.   

Carrots
Carrots

History

Carrots were first grown about 5,000 years ago in Asia and have become a favourite vegetable for many northern gardeners.

Colors

Originally carrots were white. Now they can be orange, purple, red, white and yellow.  If you are buying fresh carrots, look for the ones with a deep orange or other colour.  Carrots can also be bought frozen or canned.

Interesting facts

Carrots
Carrots
  • Because carrots are great sources of fiber, they benefit healthy digestion and even heart health.
  • The Vitamin B6 in carrots keeps your energy levels up.
  • Carrots retain their nutritional value even when they’re cooked.
  • Your body is able to use more of the nutrients in cooked carrots because cooking them releases beta carotene.
  • The darker orange a carrot is, the more beta carotene it has.
  • To get the most bang for your buck, choose the carrots in the deepest shades of orange.
  • You can store carrots for 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Carrots
Carrots


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