The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable often claimed to be the perfect health food. It is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. They also have a number of health benefits. They're a weight-loss-friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health. What's more? This Book brings to you all you wanted to know about carrots and much more. You might think you know quite everything about the carrot as this is a popular vegetable seen and eaten in almost every other meal-at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and in-between snacks. But this seemingly regular vegetable has many secrets that will delight you. Did you know that carrots come in the colors of the rainbow? Did you know that carrots were once upon a time used exclusively as medicine? Did you know that carrots are one of the most effective natural insecticides? Did you know that carrots can be as addictive as coffee and even give you withdrawal symptoms? Surprised a little? You will learn many things about your favorite vegetable in this Book.