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Medicinal properties
“Eat your carrots… they’ll improve your vision!” our mothers used to say. And when winter seems endless and you’re feeling wan and listless, add carrots to your grocery list. They’re a source of energy and contain beta-carotene which our body transforms into vitamin A, becoming an powerful anti-oxidant capable of fighting free radicals. The latter are instable molecules in the body that can contribute to numerous problems: cardiovascular disease, cancer, premature skin aging, retinal degeneration…

Nutritional values per 100 g

• Calories: 31,
• Carbohydrates: 6,6 g,
• Fat: 0.3 g,
• Protein: 0.8 g,
• Fiber: 2.6 g.
• Rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamins B, C and E, beta-carotene and folic acid.

Generally speaking, it’s the outer parts of vegetables that are richest in sugars and vitamins. That’s why it’s preferable just to brush carrots rather than peeling them, so that they retain the highest possible amount of nutrients.