How to Grow Carrots in Colors of the Rainbow

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

Carrots, while higher in sugar than many other vegetables and therefore best eaten in moderation, have a number of excellent health benefits, including:

Healthy vision

Brain and nervous system health

Liver protection

Protection against heart disease and stroke

Promotion of healthy bones

One serving of orange carrots (one medium carrot or one-half cup chopped) will provide about 210 percent of the average daily recommended allowance (RDA) of vitamin A. The high vitamin A content, for which carrots are best known, comes from beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in your liver.

Your body cannot manufacture beta-carotene, so you …read more

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