Hello, Lovely!
Let's talk carrots! 
Did you know that baby carrots are not naturally occurring?
Some baby carrots are washed in chlorine to clean bacteria off of them. This is not good for your body and can have negative side effects, so that is why I choose to buy organic carrots. Whole carrots are my favorite, but you will also find organic baby carrots in my fridge.
- 🌿 Nutrient-rich skin – When you wash but don’t peel your carrots, you’re keeping powerful compounds right where they belong. Many nutrients are in the skin and just beneath it—helping repair the DNA of damaged cells.
- ⚖️ Hormone balancing – Raw, whole, unpeeled carrots have special compounds in their skin that support healthy hormone balance by helping your body eliminate excess estrogen naturally.🥕 Clean nourishment – Choosing organic means you get all these benefits without the pesticide residues or chemicals often found in conventional carrots.
Take a look at all these benefits:
What if I don’t have access to organic foods?
You can have non-organic. It is a personal choice based on what we are comfortable consuming. If you can't get organic, it's ok! It's better than eating junk food.
But bear in mind that they do not have the same healing benefits as organic carrots do.
Have you tried HAIRY carrots?
The fiber-y hairs found on hairy carrots help sweep away dirty estrogen, so it doesn't get reabsorbed and lead to hormonal imbalance.
To get all the hormone benefits out of this hormone-balancing veggie, buy organic, hairy and don't peel or cook them.
Don't worry, I have some great recipes for you to try.
Roasted Carrots with Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dip:
For the dip:
Make the dip:
In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, cucumber, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of Tajín. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve: Plate the roasted carrots warm and serve with the cool cucumber-yogurt dip on the side.
Here is a super healthy recipe that is quick and easy for cucumber, but you can do the same with carrots.
Roasted Carrots with Greek Yogurt Cucumber Dip:
For the carrots:
4–5 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
1 tsp honey
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp honey
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the dip:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup finely chopped cucumber
1 tsp honey
Juice of ½ lemon
Pinch of garlic powder
Tajín seasoning, to taste
¼ cup finely chopped cucumber
1 tsp honey
Juice of ½ lemon
Pinch of garlic powder
Tajín seasoning, to taste
Directions:
Prepare the carrots:
Preheat oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 375°F).
In a bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Spread on a baking sheet (or place in air fryer basket) in a single layer.
Roast for 20–25 minutes in the oven, or 15–18 minutes in the air fryer, until tender and lightly caramelized.
Preheat oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 375°F).
In a bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Spread on a baking sheet (or place in air fryer basket) in a single layer.
Roast for 20–25 minutes in the oven, or 15–18 minutes in the air fryer, until tender and lightly caramelized.
Make the dip:
In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, cucumber, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of Tajín. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve: Plate the roasted carrots warm and serve with the cool cucumber-yogurt dip on the side.
Pro Tip:
If you're not a carrot lover, just toss it into the blender and hide it in a protein shake.
If you're a chip lover or a crunchy lover, eat organic carrots with sea salt for a snack.
Carrots are a great food to incorporate into your Trim Healthy eating plan.
Raw organic carrots can fit into any THM fuel setting except Deep S.
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If you are interested in learning more about vegetables and how to eat them for maximum healing, I encourage you to join Veggie Boost!
Remember if you have any questions, you are more than welcome to contact me!
Blessings,
Charity
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