January

Carrots

Carrot Facts:

  • Carrots are great for eyesight and you skin, and also boost the immune system

  • Carrots can be white, yellow, red, and purple

  • There are over 100 species of edible carrots today

  • Carrots are richest source of beta-carotene. The human body turns beta-carotene into vitamin A which consequently helps vision

  • 87% of carrot is water

  • The average person will consume 10,866 carrots in a lifetime

  • Carrots are a good source of fiber, which is good for the health of your digestive system

  • Carrots can help with lessening the chance to get cancer with antioxidants, fighting radicals in your body.

  • Generally, carrots help your heart, decrease blood pressure, and fiber.

Carrot Recipes

Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Apple Carrot Muffins

Glazed Carrots

Carrot Ginger Soup

Carrot Cake

Carrot Salad

Glazed Carrots with Goat & Cheese

Also enjoy with humus, peanut butter, other veggies, artichoke dip, or as a side dish