Dawn Hames Columnist

After our recent heat wave, refreshing rain brought cooler weather. The cooler winds make it the perfect time to do some baking. Loafs are great with coffee or tea, and as a dessert, or in lieu of a muffin. This carrot loaf is filled with healthy carrots. Carrots have several health benefits including being an excellent source of vitamin A, with 1/2 cup providing 210 percent of our daily need. Nutrients naturally found in carrots also have been found to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, lung and colon cancer. Carrots are protective of vision, our liver and brain. An interesting study has also discovered that carrots have anti-inflammatory effects

Carrot Loaf that have been found to be significant when compared to aspirin and Ibuprofen. While many vegetables are best eaten raw, carrots are one food that benefits you to cook. If you are buying your carrots at the store, be aware that unfortunately “baby carrots” are processed in a chlorine bath; making them a less healthy choice than regular bagged carrots, so always be sure to wash the baby carrots well.

Cinnamon is naturally anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral. Studies have shown that these properties make cinnamon beneficial to fight an overgrowth of bad bacteria in the gut, such as Candida, fight off bad bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities, and boost the immune system to help fight off colds and the flu. It is known in the world of nutrition as a spice that helps to balance blood sugar. It can make