More on Carrots

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As a child, my Turkish grandmother made a carrot salad that was as simple and refreshing as it was delicious.  My mouth still waters as I reminisce about it.  It was called "Gezer Hai" in Hebrew, which translates to "Living Carrot."  My grandmother only had a fine hand shredder, and would be working on her biceps as she prepared those lovely salads! 

Gezer Hai

Finely-grated carrots

Sugar

Lemon or lime juice

 

Notice the few ingredients, but the flavor is unparalleled! 

Indeed, the point of this blog is that vegetables can be nutritious and delicious, and do not need to be steamed to provide health benefits.  Moreover, adding a bit of sugar to this salad can fit very well into a balanced diet without spiking blood sugar levels or creating a predisposition to diabetes.