Chopped carrot pieces are among the most universally enjoyed foods and a snacking staple -- a mainstay of school lunchboxes, picnics and party platters year-round. Now researchers have uncovered the ...

Researchers have uncovered the three genes responsible for the orange color of carrots in a study of 600 carrot genomes. Carotenoids, the pigments that give carrots their color, are precursors of ...

Start with good soil To grow well-shaped root vegetables like carrots, ideally a gardener would start with a light, sandy loam soil. Unfortunately, Nebraska gardeners aren’t typically blessed with ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Carrots supply 30% of the vitamin A in the typical American diet.Parsnips have ...

Carrots are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and beta-carotene, which has skin and eye health benefits. Beets contain antioxidants and are high in nitrates, which are bioactive compounds that ...