When it comes to side dishes, this is a super healthy one. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is a compound your body changes into vitamin A. Vitamin A helps to keep your eyes healthy and beta-carotene helps protect your eyes from the sun and lowers your chances of cataracts and other eye problems. Carrots are a super food for your eyes. If you use yellow carrots in this recipe, they contain lutein, which is also good for your eyes.