CARROT Did you know that carrots can be traced back about 5,000 years through historical documents and art work? No one seems to know exactly when the first carrots appeared because many people mistook them for parsnips, a close relative of the carrot. When we think of carrots we tend to think of them as only being orange, but they can also be white, yellow, red, and purple. Although carrots are available throughout the year, locally grown carrots are in season in the summer and fall when they are the freshest and most flavorful. Carrots are naturally sugary, delicious and crunchy, and are the healthy additions you can make to the vegetable list of your diet. So let’s know what exactly it is about carrots that make them so beneficial! Nutritional Value of Carrots Most of the benefits of carrots can be attributed to their beta-carotene and fiber content. This root vegetable is also a good source of antioxidant agents. Furthermore, carrots are rich in vitamin A, Vi...