Did you know that carrots were one of the first vegetables used for medicinal purposes? Carrots are rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, and are one of the best sources of beta-carotene. They also contain high levels of calcium. Many believe carrots are good for liver energy.
Eaten daily, raw carrots can help relieve eye and skin disorders. They can also help with glandular problems, and they may help regulate menstrual cycles.
Carrot soup is good for diarrhea. It slows the bowel while it regulates bacterial growth.
Drinking carrot juice each day can energize and cleanse the body. It can help boost the immune system and may help relieve effects of fatigue and stress.
Dried carrot powder can help with headaches and joint problems.
Carrots are an antitoxin.
Carrot juice contains a large amount of beta carotene. Beta carotene increases the elasticity of the blood vessels and reduces the levels of bad cholesterol. It also alkalizes bloodstream and removes deposits from blood vessels.
Are you ready to eat your carrots? Try this recipe! Roasting vegetables are my favorite way to eat them.
Roasted Baby Carrots Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs of 5 inch long baby carrots, carefully washed, greens cropped to 1 inch above top of carrot
1 red onion, peeled, cut into 8 wedges
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh chopped rosemary, or 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Gently toss together the carrots, red onion, rosemary to coat with the olive oil. Lay out on a rimmed baking pan. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2 Roast for 30 to 40 minutes on middle rack or bottom rack, until well browned.
Serves 4.
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