Pitch-Forked: Rootin’ for Your Health

Hi there! I’m Carrot, the root veggie with way more going on than meets the eye. You see, I’m not just here to fill a lunchbox; I’m here to root for your health from the inside out.

Scientists have been digging into my benefits lately, and here’s what they’ve found: thanks to my beta-carotene content—the pigment that gives me my vibrant color—I’m linked to lowering the risk of several cancers, including breast, lung, pancreatic, and prostate. And that’s just the start! Carotene is also associated with stronger bones, sharper vision, better brain health, and a reduced sunburn risk. (1)

So, next time you stroll through the produce aisle, consider reaching for a bunch of me. You’ll be crunching your way to better health—from protecting your peepers to lowering health risks you can’t even see.

What do you say? Let’s get to the root of wellness together!

• Reference(s)

  1. Yi X, Li J, Liao D, Peng G, Zheng X, Xu H, Zhang T, Ai J. Carrot and carotene and multiple health outcomes: an umbrella review of the evidence. J Sci Food Agric. 2023 Mar 30;103(5):2251-2261. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.12425. Epub 2023 Jan 17. PMID: 36600678.