These orange beauties are good for you because they’re chock-full of healthy benefits.
If you’re buying non-organic, wash your carrots well.
Insoluble fiber is responsible for helping us prevent constipation by adding bulk to our stool.
Greg Dupree
Taken together, carrots are powerful tools for maintaining a healthy digestive system.
“Carrots are rich in disease-fighting phytonutrients with antioxidant properties, like carotenoids and polyphenols,” says Martin.
“Cooking carrots increases the amount of beta-carotene your body is able to absorb,” Martin says.
Antonis Achilleos
Struggling with picky eaters?
Shapiro recommends mincing carrots and adding them to baked goods for a barely perceptible nutritional boost.
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
Antonis Achilleos
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious carrot cake sandwich cookies.
Caitlin Bensel
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