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7 facts you didn't know about carrots (and why you should eat them more often) 1. Carrots originate from Afghanistan Today, carrots thrive all over the world, and the first cultivated species originated in Afghanistan, where they grew as far back as 1,300 years ago. From the Middle East they spread to North Africa, and from there to Spain and the rest of the world. 2. Wild carrot is an aphrodisiac Unlike cultivated, wild carrot belongs to the thyroid family, and is characterized by a conical white and tough fruit. It grows in fields and meadows, and in folk medicine its fruits, flowers and seeds are used to treat many ailments - from hormonal disorders to digestive disorders. Some also swear by its powerful aphrodisiac properties. 3. Carrots are a durable vegetable Carrots are one of the few types of vegetables that you don’t have to take out of the ground on the eve of winter. Its fruit will withstand freezing of the earth without major effects on taste. Moreover, the longer the carrot is in the ground, the sweeter and sweeter its taste becomes. 4. Carrots are allies of beauty As much as 88 percent of the composition of carrots is water. Therefore, this vegetable has a low caloric value and it is recommended to snack on it when you are on a diet. Carrots are also the largest plant sources of vitamin A, which the body synthesizes from carotenoids. Beta-carotene from carrots helps protect the body from diseases of the circulatory system, improves vision, and guarantees a beautiful appearance of the skin. 5. Carrots come in a variety of colors Although the most common orange carrot on the market, there are more than 20 varieties of this delicious fruit in the world. Its fruits come in a variety of colors, from soft yellow to dark purple shades. 6. Cooking releases more beta-carotene If you want to enjoy the maximum benefits of carrots, heat it before eating. Namely, fresh fruit contains only three percent of beta-carotene, while heating, such as cooking or baking, releases up to forty percent of this important compound. 7. Carrots are easy to clean Cleaning carrots doesn’t have to be time consuming or tedious. Did you know that carrots can be cleaned in two completely simple strokes?