Benefits

• Carrots provide the highest content of vitamin A of all the vegetables.
• Brightly orange colored carrots have pigments like carotenoids and flavonoids, that provide several antioxidants and act as a defense against cancer.
• They aid in maintaining oral health and also decrease the risk of stroke and other heart diseases.

Storage and Uses

• Refrigerate carrots in a mesh bag. Alternatively to retain freshness and for more longevity, trim off the greens and put whole carrots in a container of water and refrigerate. With this method, they stay nice and crunchy.
• If the water starts to look cloudy, change it with fresh water. Stored this way, carrots can last for even a month with no ill effects and do not wilt easily.
• Carrots have a mild, pleasant flavour that is great by themselves or blended with other foods.
• They are even good for stuffings and in making sauces.
• Carrot juice is said to be one of the most healthiest drink. Carrot halwa is the most popular Indian sweet made out of this vegetable.
• Do look up carrot jam as well.