jan 4 - jan 17 produce quick tips carrots fresh carrots can be found in your produce section in pre-packaged bags or in bunches with green leafy tops amounts of the beta carotene antioxidant with a paper towel to help absorb excess moisture green tops of carrots can also be refrigerated for up to a week for use in salads or as an herb in other recipes carrots contain about 41 calories per two medium to small carrots and provide fiber of potassium in carrots also assist with keeping blood pressure levels in check dairy craine vegeta protein hybridized in the 17th century as a tribute to the king and queen of the netherlands who ruled carrots only became popular in the united states after wwi when american soldiers returned survive the brutal winters and harsh conditions of war choose myplate gov make half your plate fruit & vegetables your commissary
