Carrots of all colors are great sources of carotene. That’s a kind of vitamin A, which we need for normal vision, the immune system, and reproduction. Vitamin A also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs work properly.

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Carrots, an edible bouquet

Serve carrots raw in green salads, grated in Moroccan carrot salad or sweetly glazed for a taste of fall.