Carrots are available and in season all year long. Carrots are inexpensive all year long. They are a great source of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene. Vitamin A is very important for healthy skin, eyes, hair , growth, and helps our bodies resist infections. Beta Carotene is linked to reducing chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
Carrots are a good source of fiber.
Fiber is important of our gastrointestinal tracts and is linked to reducing cholesterol in our bodies. Carrots are low in calories. Carrots are grown in California. C arrots are best stored between 32 and 50 degrees in the vegetable crisper. If you are buying carrots with the tops still on, break off the tops and rinse, place in a plastic bag in the vegetable crisper.