Most people think they know carrots. Orange, crunchy, good for your eyes. That version of the story is incomplete, and one critical detail about how beta-carotene actually works in your body is missing from almost every general article on the topic. Carrots contain one of the most studied plant compounds in nutrition science. But beta-carotene … Continue reading The Carrot Guide: Nutrition, Health Benefits, and the Beta-Carotene Secret That Changes How You Should Cook Them