Besides potatoes, carrots are one of the most popular root vegetables in our diets—and for good reason. This veggie has a long shelf life, it can be eaten both raw and cooked, it tastes amazing, and it's a staple of many recipes. On top of their usefulness in cooking, carrots are also incredibly nutritious.
Like other brightly colored vegetables, carrots are a gold mine of antioxidants. Antioxidants are plant-based compounds that can neutralize the effect of free radicals that cause cellular damage, inflammation, and cancer.…