A Carrot a day keeps the doctor away. Not to take away any notoriety from the apple but research shows that a natural compound that protects the vegetable from fungal diseases, may be the prime reason carrots are so unfriendly to cancers. Research showed that falcarinol in carrots reduced cancer. Epidemiological studies have shown that individuals with the highest carrot consumption can lower their risk of cancer by up to 40 percent.

So when we are watching one of America's beloved cartoon characters chew on his carrot and ask "What's up Doc?", maybe we should be asking what is down, with the healthy vegetable lowering the risk for cancer. Remember to always buy organic products when you can.

Vicki's Carrot Salad
5 large carrots shredded
1/2 cup Raisins
1/2 cup chopped apples
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and chill for an hour. I like to serve this in individual fruit bowls with a tablespoon of vanilla yogurt and a mint leave on top.