CARROT

Geek talk: Daucus carota But we talk: White carrot, Karot, Carrot Description: One of the more popular vegetables today, carrots have become well-liked for there sweet taste and health benefits. While most people only know the typical orange-colored carrots, carrots actually do come in red, purple, white and yellow colors as well. The taproot, which is the commonly eaten part of the vegetable grows underground and is a thin tapered cylindrical shape that can grow up to 10 inches tall. Carrots can be eated in a variety of ways such as raw, boiled, fried and steamed and are commonly seen in many vegetable dishes to add taste. Kitchen Pharmacy: Carrots are long believed to be very beneficial to overall eyesight. In addition, they are believed to help fight cancer by destroying pre-cancerous cells in tumors. Also, carrots have shown added benefits to blood pressure and controlling of the heart-rate. Growth and development is even believed to be supplemented by a heavy dosage of carrots. Nutrition: 1 Cup of Raw Chopped Carrot Contains

Origin: Europe and Southwestern Asia

  References:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrot
2. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=21
3. http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/carrots.html