The advice to eat carrots for good eyesight is one many of us heard throughout childhood. Though simple, this advice is actually grounded in science. Carrots contain the fat soluble nutrient vitamin A, which has long been implicated in maintenance of ocular (eye) health. However, it does so much more!

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble micronutrient that serves as a cofactor (think of it as an assistant) to the enzymes responsible for producing the proteins that enable blood clotting (hemostasis) and bone mineralization. Without it, your blood cannot clot properly and your bones cannot retain their density and strength over time.

Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte required for a wide range of biological processes. It plays a central role in maintaining heart rhythm, cellular fluid balance, skeletal muscle contraction, nerve signal transmission, and blood pressure regulation.