AdvertisementTips & adviceHealthy eating The dirt cheap vegetable that could help save your life Chances are you probably already have them in your crisper, but do you know just how good for you the taken-for-granted superfood really is for you? “You need a certain level of carotenoids like lutein, which you’ll find more of in yellow carrots,” says Dr Brandt. “People tend to think carotenoids help prevent cancer but it actually seems to be polyacetylenes,” explains Dr Brandt. Katrina MeyninkAdvertisementFull of fibre Carrots contain some of the highest levels of fibre of any vegetable, which makes them important for digestive health. “That will help with the absorption of the carotene and help ensure you get all the positive effects.”