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Bugs Bunny knew what he was doing when he grabbed a carrot for a quick snack.
Carrots are full of nutritional benefits, but some of the benefits often touted by fans of this root are not based in truth. So eat your carrots, but don't expect to be able to see everything around you when the lights are dimmed. 
The lack of Vitamin A can cause poor vision, including night vision, and vision can be restored by adding Vitamin A back into the diet. An urban legend says eating large amounts of carrots will help you see in the dark. The legend developed from stories of British gunners in World War II who were able to shoot down German planes in the darkness of night. The legend arose during the Battle of Britain when the RAF circulated a story about their pilots' carrot consumption as an attempt to cover up the discovery and effective use of radar technologies in engaging enemy planes, as well as the use of red light (which does not destroy night vision) in aircraft instruments. Tricky, huh?
A carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange color from beta-carotene, which is metabolized into Vitamin A in humans. But, don't overdo it. Massive overconsumption of carrots can cause carotenosis, a benign condition in which the skin turns orange.
However, carrots are also rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants and minerals that make them one of those perfect little snacks that come in their own edible package.
When I have carrots with a meal, I prefer them cooked. And when the kids were little, they liked them cooked and sweet.
The solution?
Buttered Honey Carrots
6 carrots, washed and cut diagonally
2 tablespoons of butter
1/4 cup of honey
salt and pepper to taste

  • Melt the butter in a small sauce pan and mix in the honey.

  • Put in the carrots and cover. Cook until soft, but still crispy (about 7 minutes).

  • Season with salt and pepper as you like it.

Vegetarian.




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