I can’t wait for the weather to turn warm. I mean for spring to really come. I was supposed to be on a plane today but travel plans got derailed due to bad storms across the country! Here in NYC we have had this crazy weather where one day it’s tee shirt jean jacket and loafers weather and the next day it’s down jacket hat and gloves and fur boots! CRAZY! And all I want to eat are seasonal spring foods (Sorry to say but I am getting kinda tired of winter soups!).
What’s my go-to? Carrots! Carrots remind me of spring! Most of the benefits of carrots can be attributed to their beta-carotene and fiber content. This root vegetable is also a good source of antioxidant agents. Needless to say, carrots are rich in many vitamins. I have been eating crunchy sweet carrots (in anticipation of spring!). They can be eaten raw as a snack, roasted as a side dish, eaten as a salad, blended into soup or made into a sweet juice.
Here are 3 of my favorite recipes for carrots. Fair warning- the carrot cake is not low calorie! But, oh so good! And made with all real ingredients, except for the food coloring which I omit- nothing from a box! Can you eat it? Yes, just make sure to share it with others!
1. OLD FASHIONED CARROT CAKE
2. CARROT SALAD
3. CARROT JUICE
Aren’t you ready for spring? What’s your favorite spring time fruit or vegetable? I would love to hear from you! Email me at rachel@livehealthynyc.com