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Carrots are a vegetable that belongs to the Apiaceae family. They are a biennial plant. Carrots are one of our healthiest foods and have multiple benefits for our health. Carrots can be classified according to their shape and size. There are short root carrots that can have a rounded or elongated cylindrical shape. Long root carrots are elongated and usually taper at the end. But the most common are intermediate root carrots, which are cylindrical in shape and have smooth dark orange skin. Properties and benefits: Their high phosphorus and potassium content helps with tired minds. They have anticancer properties, as they have a high level of carotenoids, which give them that orange color. If you need to increase your appetite, we recommend consuming carrots. They strengthen hair and nails due to their beta-carotene content. Due to their high amount of antioxidants, they help with premature aging. They protect our heart. Being a source of fiber, they prevent constipation. Due to their water content, they have diuretic properties. If consumed raw, they are an ally for oral and gum health. And of course, they improve our vision health thanks to the vitamins they contain. Nutritional value per 100g: Carbohydrates: 6.9g Fiber: 2.6g Total fat: 0.20g Calcium: 24mg Iron: 0.47mg Iodine: 6.53mg Magnesium: 11.24mg Sodium: 61mg Potassium: 321mg Phosphorus: 19mg Vitamin C: 6.48mg Storage and tips: Carrots should always be stored in the refrigerator. And if you want them to last longer, it is best to store them in a container with water and change the water occasionally. If you want to freeze them, you should peel and chop them and give them a quick boil before freezing. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: Carrots have multiple uses in the kitchen. You can eat them raw, cooked, sautéed, or as a side dish. They are a base for winter soups. One very original soup is carrot and orange soup; you have to sauté onions and carrots in a pan for 10 minutes. Once sautéed, add vegetable broth, juice of an orange, and cook for 16 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. You can add boiled egg and croutons.