Good news if you like carrots!
Here’s an easy way to cut your risk of catching a summer cold: Eat more cooked carrots! According to scientists at the USDA, our favorite orange root vegetable is packed with immunity-boosting antioxidants, which can cut your risk of catching colds and other viral infections by 33%. And if you DO get sick, increasing your carrot consumption could cut 3 days off your recovery time. So, whatever you’re making or ordering, make sure it includes carrots.