Carrot Top Concoctions
With many municipalities requiring that kitchen scraps be placed in a separate bag to compost, it’s good to know that the odd tops, ends, and stems of veggies that we tend to discard aren’t being thrown into landfills along with our garbage. There is, however, one way we can go a step further at home…
You Beta Care-otene
Beta-carotene and other carotenoids provide approximately 50% of the vitamin A we need. Beta-carotene can be found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. You probably associate it with carrots, which is totally fair – I mean, it’s practically in the name. This carotenoid is actually abundant in other vegetables as well. Carotenoids are what gives…
