The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable that is 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 K, potassium and antioxidants.

Carrots have a number of health benefits. They are a weight loss friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.

The carotene antioxidants in them have also been linked to reduced risk of cancer.

They are found in many colors, including yellow, white, orange, red and purple.

Carrot is one of the vital root not only for its health benefits but its important as a food and juice.