Carrots
Carrots are considered super foods because they are highly nutritious and tasty, containing beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Moreover, this kind of veggie is excellent for people who try to lose weight, as well as for those who want to lower cholesterol levels. In addition, they are mainly composed of water and good carbs.
These veggies get their bright color from beta carotene – an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A, which is essential in supporting bone growth, improving your vision and bossing your immune system.
So, according to a 2000 study conducted by A M Jiménez-Monreal and colleagues, on the influence of cooking methods on antioxidant activity of vegetables, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, beta carotene levels in carrots increase when the vegetable is cooked rather than raw.
