The carrot is a root vegetable long, narrow and cylindrical/ cone shaped usually bright orange in color, and available throughout the year. Naturally sweet, and crunchy, carrots are healthy additions you can make to the vegetable list in your diet as they contain several health benefiting nutrients such as beta-carotenes, vitamin A, minerals and anti-oxidants in ample amounts.

BENEFITS

Raw carrots are used as a home remedy for treating worms in children. It helps in preventing gastric ulcers and digestive disorders. These are rich in Beta carotene which is a powerful antioxidant which helps in maintaining a healthy skin and also keep one away from many diseases.

HOW TO USE

Combine shredded carrots, beets and apples, and eat as a salad. It is used in a variety of ways, as vegetables added to sabji’s, rice dishes to make pulav/biryani or daal dishes, in soups etc.