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~ Stay healthy this winter with the power of carrots ~

2021 is also set to be a tough year, beginning with COVID-19 and ending with COVID-19. With the cold coming into December, we also have to worry about the flu. To get through the winter in good health, it's important to gargle, wash your hands, use alcohol disinfectant, and keep the mucous membranes of your throat and nose strong.

To do this, it is important to eat foods that are rich in vitamin A.

In addition to animal foods such as liver and eel, green and yellow vegetables are also great allies, as their beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body.

Among them, seasonal carrots are a green and yellow vegetable that is easy to eat every day.

Taking them raw in smoothies and other foods is popular, but when it comes to absorption, cooking them actually increases the rate of absorption. When raw, the absorption rate of beta-carotene is around 8 %. However, when stir-fried or deep-fried, the absorption rate of fat-soluble vitamin A rises to 70%.

Why not take another look at carrots, which are also used to add color, and include some carrot dishes using oil in your menu?

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