Carrots are a reliable survival food, easy to grow in soil or containers. You can harvest the taproot in under two months! Every part of the plant (root, leaves, seeds, flower) is edible and nutritious.
People used to eat wild carrots for thousands of years, but after the 10th century AD people around the Mediterranean Sea started eating cultivated carrots.
Carrot juice is a great post-workout: It can speed up recovery, promote muscle growth, alleviate muscle & joint pain, and strengthen bones.
Carrots are good for weight loss, as they’re a healthy snack, rich in vitamins A & C & fiber, which reduces hunger with only 25 calories!
Most people can eat carrot tops raw or cooked. Not only are they edible, but also they have a greater nutritional value than the carrot root!