Carrots

Carrot is a kind of taproot that grows underground. It is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour. However carrots in purple, red, white and yellow varieties do exist. The root is the part of the plant that is usually consumed, either raw or cooked. The oblong root is sweet and juicy, when eaten fresh. Sometimes, the green leaves along with the root are also eaten. The best way to cook carrots retaining maximum of its nutrient content is by steaming or boiling. 

• A carrot largely contains 88% water, 7% sugar and 1% fibre.
• Antioxidant benefits.
• The beta-carotene content is an essential supply for Vitamin A.
• Eating carrots everyday improves eye vision, even bettering night vision.
• Reduce the risk of colon cancer and breast cancer.