Carrots contain antioxidants, which may help protect your cells from damage and prevent conditions like cancer and heart disease. Vitamin A, which is plentiful in carrots, is crucial to ongoing eye health. Some studies have linked low levels of vitamin A with a greater risk of night blindness.

Grated Carrot Salad

Ingredients to mix in a bowl:

• 4 c grated carrots
• ¾ c cooked lentils
• 7 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
• ¼ c minced red onion
• 5 chopped scallions
• ½ c chopped cilantro
• ½ c toasted pistachios
• ½ c feta cheese
• 2 tbsp oil
• zest and juice of 2 limes
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• ¼-1/2 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp pepper