Tag: Carrots

Have you been eating carrots regularly because it helps improve your eyesight? Or have you been drinking carrot juice daily to get that glowing,...

Eating vegetables can be a lot of fun. You can enjoy them raw in a smoothie or salad. Or you can bake them in...

Strategies to stay well throughout the winter are really no different than any other time of the year: watch your stress levels get plenty...

Pumpkin Banana Smoothie: Blend 1c milk, 1c pumpkin puree, 1 banana, 1/4tsp each of cinnamon and nutmeg, 1tbsp honey, 1tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Carrot Ginger Smoothie: Blend 2 med carrots, 1tbsp fresh chopped ginger, 1c milk, 1 banana until smooth. You can swap the milk for orange juice and banana for 1/2c plain Greek yogurt.

Carrots owe their anti-carcinogenic properties to their falcarinol and beta-carotene content. Falcarinol reduces and eliminates tumors. Carotenoids neutralize free radicals that create oxidative stress, a potential cause of cancer. When deciding your method of treatment, it's best to supplement with this vitamin-rich root veggie as part of a balanced diet while focusing on more conventional treatments.

Foods not cut into conveniently ingestible shapes or sizes, hard candy and chewing gum that can stick to your food pipe, whole grapes that can slip down the windpipe, popcorn, peanut butter, marshmallows and nuts need to be carefully eaten. Restlessness poses a higher risk of choking in children than adults. Avoid distractions and be mindful of what you eat to avoid choking mishaps.

Growing up we ate our carrot sticks with the constant reminder that they are good for our eye sight! But, that's not all the benefit...

Slice 2 zucchini and 4 carrots and other veggies of your choice into 1/2 inch slices. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with mix of 1/2 tsp each of salt, garlic powder and oregano, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper and lemon zest - fresh or dried. Evenly coat the slices with this mix. Grill on med-high heat for about 3-4 mins and flip. If you want it soft, grill on med flame for longer.

Preheat oven to 300 F degrees. Grind 4 cups raw cashew pieces into flour. In a large bowl, mix 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp each ginger and nutmeg powder, and baking soda. Mix 4 eggs with 1/2 cup coconut sugar. Add 1/4 cup palm shortening, 1 tsp lemon juice and cashew flour to create batter. Fold in ground dates, carrots and bake for 20 mins. Top with vanilla icing.

Sometimes expensive treatments from the dentist aren’t always necessary to strengthen and protect your teeth. Eating balanced diet can be an equally powerful solution...

Folklore has it that in the 1970s, McDonald's used Styrofoam balls as a filler in its milkshakes, until customers began to notice the fuzzy...

Lentils are often added in many dishes because they are relatively quick and easy to prepare. Also, lentils are high in nutritional value and...

The History of Carrots The carrot was originally cultivated in central Asian and Middle Eastern countries thousands of years ago, along with parts of Europe....

1. Improved Vision Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A is transformed in the retina, to rhodopsin, a...

Cucumber is one of the best vegetables for weight loss as it is low in calories and contains lots of water. Broccoli contains no fat and plenty of carb. So carb is slowly released helping keep energy levels up. Beans and spinach have protein and lots of fibre. Carrots have high beta-carotene and fibre. Onions adds flavour and can be a great addition to any meal!