Tag: Cooked vs raw carrots

Despite some misconceptions, a cup of raw carrots contains a healthy amount of dietary fiber, delivering nearly 4 grams per serving. Many people assume carrots are low in fiber, but this is a myth rooted in a misunderstanding of how the vegetable changes when cooked versus when it's raw. This article clarifies whether carrots have low-fiber or are actually a valuable addition to a high-fiber diet.

Did you know that cooking carrots can increase the body's absorption of the antioxidant beta-carotene by up to 40%? This prompts the question: what do cooked carrots do for your body specifically, and what nutritional changes occur during the cooking process? This article breaks down the science behind this vegetable's cooked benefits.