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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. CARROT PEARLS WHITE, YELLOW, PURPLE. CARROTS – WHITE, YELLOW, PURPLE. Carrots are the second most popular vegetable in the world after the potato Carrots are important for healthy eyes, skin, hair, growth, and immune systems

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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

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  1. Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables CARROT PEARLS WHITE,YELLOW,PURPLE

  2. CARROTS – WHITE,YELLOW,PURPLE • Carrots are the second most popular vegetable in the world after the potato • Carrots are important for healthy eyes, skin, hair, growth, and immune systems • Carrots can lower cholesterol, prevent heart attacks, and reduce the risk of certain types of cancers

  3. CARROTS – WHITE,YELLOW,PURPLE • Orange carrots are the norm in the United States • Other colors do exist – • White • Yellow • Purple • These other colors of carrot are raised primarily as novelty crops.

  4. WHITE CARROTS • WHITE CARROTS are considered as having the least health benefits of any color carrot due to lack of pigment • Phytochemicals in these carrots can help reduce the risk of cancer and stroke • The dietary fiber in these carrots help fight against colon cancer.

  5. YELLOW CARROTS • YELLOW CARROTS yield sweeter flavor at maturity • Retain healthy texture • Accumulate xanthophylls, pigments similar to beta-carotene, that support good eye health as they are absorbed as Vitamin A in the body

  6. PURPLE CARROTS • PURPLE CARROTS are , apple-like in texture and sugary in flavor • Have 50% more beta-carotene ( a potent cancer-fighting antioxidant) than your garden-variety carrot • Have a very crispy texture which is easier to chew, much like a piece of celery

  7. Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Belcher Consulting, LLC (334) 467-9892 cindybelcher76@bellsouth.net

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