December Vegetable of Month: Carrot

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Freshly harvested and washed carrots ready to be packed.

FUN FACTS:

  • Carrots are usually found as orange-colored, but purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist as well

  • The actual plant of the carrot (the green on the top) can grow to over 3 feet tall

  • The greens of the carrot are completely edible, but can be a bit bitter

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION AND HEALTH BENEFITS:

  • Carrots are one of the best sources of beta-carotene, which turns into vitamin A and helps eyesight

  • Carrots and other orange/yellow-colored foods are shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

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