3 Ways to Include Carrots In Your Diet

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If you don’t like carrots, you should still find a way to enjoy them, because they are super healthy. Carrots are full of alpha- and beta-carotene and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6.

There are so many great ways to include them in your everyday diet. Here are five delicious ways to take advantage of this vitamin-packed orange vegetable.

Carrot Soup

A freshly cooked carrot soup is very healthy and easy to make.

In a pot, add 2 tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1 garlic clove, 4 tsp minced ginger, 1 lb chopped carrots and 1 chopped sweet potato.

In the end, add 1,5 cups broth and cook it until the vegetables become soft. Puree in a blender.

Eat Them Roasted

Preheat your oven at 425°F.

Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper, then toss with 1 lb carrots. Roast for 20 to 35 minutes.

Mix 1/4 cup yogurt with chopped dill, drizzle over the carrots and lastly sprinkle with roasted pepitas.

Make a Juice

In a juicer, mix 3 large carrots, 2 apples and a little bit of fresh ginger. And voila! Your refreshing carrot juice is ready!

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