Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables CARROT PEARLS WHITE, YELLOW, PURPLE

CARROTS – WHITE, YELLOW, PURPLE Carrots are the second most popular vegetable in the world after the potato Carrots are important for healthy eyes, skin, hair, growth, and immune systems Carrots can lower cholesterol, prevent heart attacks, and reduce the risk of certain types of cancers

CARROTS – WHITE, YELLOW, PURPLE Orange carrots are the norm in the United States Other colors do exist – – White – Yellow – Purple – These other colors of carrot are raised primarily as novelty crops.

WHITE CARROTS WHITE CARROTS are considered as having the least health benefits of any color carrot due to lack of pigment Phytochemicals in these carrots can help reduce the risk of cancer and stroke The dietary fiber in these carrots help fight against colon cancer.

YELLOW CARROTS YELLOW CARROTS yield sweeter flavor at maturity Retain healthy texture Accumulate xanthophylls, pigments similar to beta-carotene, that support good eye health as they are absorbed as Vitamin A in the body

PURPLE CARROTS PURPLE CARROTS are, apple-like in texture and sugary in flavor Have 50% more beta-carotene ( a potent cancer-fighting antioxidant) than your garden-variety carrot Have a very crispy texture which is easier to chew, much like a piece of celery

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