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carrot
The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable often claimed to be the perfect health food. People probably first cultivated the carrot thousands of years ago, in the area that is now iran and afghanistan.
It is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants.
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 are about 10% carbs, consisting of starch, fiber, and simple sugars. They are extremely low in fat and protein.
Carrots are a great source of many plant compounds, especially carotenoids, such as beta carotene and lutein.
High blood cholesterol is a well-known risk factor for heart disease.
While no evidence suggests that organic carrots are more nutritious than conventionally grown ones, organic varieties are less likely to harbor pesticides.
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