To dangle a carrot in front of someone. – Volume 5 (Article 5 of 8)
by Dr. Marli Botha
It means you are offering a positive consequence or incentive to a person in exchange for them taking an action which they are not internally motivated to take.
Here are 6 interesting facts about carrots.
- The carrot (Daucus carota) is a root vegetable often claimed to be the perfect health food.
- It is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants.
- They also have a number of health benefits. They’re a weight-loss-friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.
- What’s more, their carotene antioxidants have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer.
- Carrots are found in many colors, including yellow, white, orange, red, and purple.
- Orange carrots get their bright color from beta carotene, an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A.
