Carrots
What it is
The root of the carrot plant, used fresh, cooked or dried.
Other ways this ingredient gets described
- High in beta carotene and dietary fiber.
- Are included as a source of carbohydrates. However they offer a great value because of the rich amounts of vitamins B and C they contain, as well as the highest level of carotene in the plant family. Potassium, magnesium, and selenium are also key players in the constituents of carrots.
- Little else packs the powerful amounts of beta carotene as the humble carrot. Also rich in vitamins B and C, carrots contain many antioxidants which may offer protection from cell-damaging free radicals.
- Carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, fiber, Vitamin K1, potassium and antioxidants.
- These supply beta-carotene, fiber, and other nutrients.
Potential benefits for dogs
A low calorie source of beta carotene, which dogs convert to vitamin A, plus fiber and potassium. Gentle and rarely allergenic.