Choose well-shaped, smooth, firm, crisp carrots with deep colour and fresh, green tops. Avoid soft, wilted or split carrots

fat free, saturated fat free, low sodium, cholesterol free, excellent source of vitamin A, good source of vitamin C, low calorie

A serving of carrots (one medium carrot or ½ cup chopped) will provide about:

210% of the average daily recommended amount of vitamin A

10% vitamin K

6% vitamin C

2% calcium

·         Carrots are good for eyes, and may restore vision.

·         Carrots are associated with a 32 percent lower risk of CHD(Cornoray Heart Disease).

·         Carrot extract may help to protect your liver from the toxic effects of environmental chemicals.

·         Carrot extract has been found to be useful for the management of cognitive dysfunctions and may offer memory improvement and cholesterol-lowering benefits.

·         Antioxidants in carrots, including beta-carotene, may play a role in cancer prevention due ton their antioxidant power in reducing free radicals in the body.

Store carrots in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Remove the tops if you're not going to be eating them right away, as the greens will pull moisture from the roots.

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