CARROT/ lb

CARROT/ lb

The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable often claimed to be the perfect health food./ It is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. They also have a number of health benefits. They’re a weight-loss-friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health. What’s more, their carotene antioxidants have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer./ Carrots are found in many colors, including yellow, white, orange, red, and purple./ Orange carrots get their bright color from beta carotene, an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A./ Carrots’ water content ranges from 86–95%, and the edible portion consists of around 10% carbs (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source)./ Carrots contain very little fat and protein (3Trusted Source).

CARROT/ lb