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Carrots Did you know?
Carrot is an excellent source of vitamin A. One medium carrot provides 73% of the Recommended Daily Intake for vitamin A.

Buying
  • Choose carrots that are firm, crisp and free of green spots.
Storing
  • Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper for up to three weeks.
  • Remove the leafy green tops from fresh bunched carrots before storing.
Preparing
  • To prepare, rinse and scrub carrots with a vegetable brush. Scrape lightly rather than peel the skin to retain the many nutrients just below the carrot's surface.
  • Carrots can be steamed, stir-fried, pan-roasted or eaten raw with any meal.
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