Carrots contain a lot of beta carotene, which
may help reduce a wide range of cancers including lung, mouth, throat, stomach,
intestine, bladder, prostate and breast. Some research indicated beta carotene
may actually cause cancer, but this has not proven that eating carrots, unless
in very large quantities - 2 to 3 kilos a day, can cause cancer. In fact, a
substance called falcarinol that is found in carrots has been found to reduce
the risk of cancer, according to researchers at Danish Institute of Agricultural
Sciences (DIAS). Isolated cancer cells grow more slowly when
exposed to falcarinol. It is
important not to cook the carrots.
Mayonnaiseless Coleslaw
Ingredients:1 head of cabbage, shredded
3 carrots, shredded
1 clove garlic
1/3 onion
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp ground pepper
1 tsp celery seed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions: Place the cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Purée the garlic and onion
together; set aside. Heat the cider, white and brown sugars, salt, pepper and celery seed in a
small saucepan until the sugars dissolve. Let cool. Toss the dressing and purée
with the cabbage and carrots. Serve. ~ Chef ~
