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Carrots can help you see in the dark – according to the old wives’ tale – but now there’s evidence that they could sharpen your mind as well.
A University of Georgia study has linked brightly coloured vegetables, including carrots and tomatoes, with improved brain function. This is because they contain compounds called lutein and zeaxanthin – both types of carotenoids – which give vegetables their vibrant hues. Those who consumed higher levels of these nutrients required less brain activity to complete a cognitive training task. Ratatouille, anyone?