Carrots are a root vegetable usually orange in color but can also be found in other colors including white, yellow, red, or purple. Carrots are best stored in water to keep their moisture and crispiness. 1 cup of chopped carrots are 52 calories and very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Carrots are high in Vitamin A which improves vision, prevents cancer, anti-aging, prevents strokes, prevents heart disease, promotes healthy teeth and gums, and is used as an antiseptic (p

We love cucumber water in the summer! Did you know that eating cucumbers can help soothe the skin, helps the body flush out built-up toxins, and can help the body fight cancer? Learn more, plus five different recipes for Cucumber Water, HERE!

We're kicking off the recipe section with this first post for one of our hot-weather favorites: Cucumber Soup. Garnished with mint, this cool summer treat is quick to make, and full of nutrition!