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Carrots Rainbow Mix

March 18, 2014 by Eve | Last Modified: June 27, 2022

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  • What is it?
  • Where does it grow?
  • Why and How to eat carrots?
  • How to select & Storage carrots?
    • Important Fact:
    • Recipes

What is it?

Carrots rainbow mix are considered a biennial plant in the umbel lifer family, and they are part of the root family, more specifically the taproot. The carrots can be found in a wide variety of colors, such as orange, yellow, white, and purple.

Where does it grow?

Carrots are grown in the ground.  That is why they are considered a root plant. The leafy greens that grown above ground can be eaten as well as the beet itself.

Today, carrots are grown all over around the world, but it is said that they originated from Afghanistan and were originally only purple.

Why and How to eat carrots?

One should eat carrots as often as possible because of the value of beta-carotene compound delivered to your eyes and other body’s benefits. Once digested, it is transformed into minerals and vitamins, which helps keep your eyes healthy. This compound is vital to protect your eyes from the sun, but also lowers your chances of cataracts and many other eye problems.

Your carrots may or may not be peeled before eating. Entirely up to you. They can also be steamed, cooked in water or raw.

How to select & Storage carrots?

Carrots are considered a winter vegetable, although you can find them all year round.

To store carrots, remove their greens, so they don’t continue pulling out the nutrients from the root.  The greens can be stored separately for use later up to a few days.

Hint: Carrots, on the other hand, will store well in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

Important Fact:

Carrots contain high amounts of vitamin A, which is why they are known for improving eyesight. But also deliver a great source of vitamin K and vitamin B6.

Science has shown that when eaten raw our bodies only absorb 10% of the nutrient, but when cooked our bodies get to absorb around 29%.

Note: Steaming carrots is a much better and healthier option, as it keeps all the nutrients intact, the ones that your body needs.

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