Obama's Red, White and Blue Carrot and Cake Health Benefits
By Carol Giambri
The Chef is Ready
What do President Obama's red, white and blue have in common with healthy carrots? The American flag comes in these colors, but are you seeing carrots this way?
Carrots, Corn and Beans
When we talk politics or religion some say both don't match. Here we will talk about the world of carrots. I bet you heard that carrots are good for your eyes. Eating orange only or reddish orange?
Growing your own is fun. Call in your kid helpers if you have any or round up neighbor kids to help. Carrots come in different sizes, varieties and shapes. All are delicious. Different colors are pretty on your plate.
Color me red or orange….
- Danvers
- Red Core Chantenay
- Scarlet Nantes
Carrots in package or loose
Color me white…
- Creme De Lite
- White Satin
- Snow White
Color me blue or give me a drink…
I am waiting to find the first blue carrot or seeds to grow my own but not yet. However, I surprised myself and hope you too that there is a Tequila Surprise Carrot. Imagine that. What a name too. Surely for marketing has to get a lot of buyers thinking you will be drinking your carrots and feel like it's a "sunrise" that just hit your head and your heart.
Health benefits….
Red: reduces degenerative disease, prevents cardiovascular problems, helps prevent the risks of cancers such as prostrate.
White: lots of fiber helps fight against the colon cancer battle
Check with your medical provider on your particular situation.
I bet you have your favorite Carrot Cake recipe. Try red or white carrots, add a nice icing and yum it will be.
Your Red, White and Blue Cake or Pie…
No recipe, friend unknown but thanks to that person. Create your beauty using carrots of many colors. Get creative.
A Red, White and Blue Pie or Cake
Organic Salad
Cake, Ice Cream, Slaw, Salad…
Slaw it is….
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Carrot Slaw – Carol Giambri
- Finely grate 3 large carrots (to start)–organic if possible
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top–less is best to start
- Pinch of salt
- Little cold pressed olive oil
- optional: Handful of organic raisins (soaked if possible to soften)
Mix together
Eat in salad or serve separately as a Carrot Slaw
Enjoy!
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Remember your dog loves raw carrots. Whole is best for chewing or grated.
Our Molly — the Precious Dog Lover
Reflecting and Acting…
More fresh organic carrots please? They are delicious cooked but fresh is always better if you can digest it. Next time you are planting seeds or buying carrots see if they come in different colors. You may be surprised with this teaser. Bring the kids into the garden to help or borrow some kids who may love gardening and being your helper. Start digging (loving and harvesting) the carrots together!!
What Did You Think?
Carol Giambri is a gardening expert, a health nut, photography addict and frugal shopping supporter of recycled buying. She hunts for rare and unique shapes of fruits and veggies. From worm composting, which is a new desire, to homemade cleaning products, eating edible weeds, coaching programs, speaking, copy writing content for blogs, green/recycle talk, dogs and helping her hubby, she loves encouraging people. Carol plans to write several books on healthy living and gardening.
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