BSI – week 16

I feel soo honored to be hosting this week’s BSI!!  Thanks Ashley!  If you guys haven’t checked out the lovely peppermint treats that everyone cooked up, stop by Sweet & Natural.  I know you’re eager to get cooking, but first here’s a recap of the past BSI’s:

Week 15: Ashley @ Sweet & Natural – Peppermint

Week 14: Andrea @ bella eats [and runs] – Ginger

Week 13: Amy @ Coffee Talk - Walnuts

Week 12: Lindsay @ For the Love of Oats - Pumpkin

Week 11: Melissa @ Trying to Heal - Sweet Potatoes

Week 10: Meghann @ The Inner Workings of a College Graduate - Eggplant

Week 9: Erica @ Itzy’s Kitchen - Pears

Week 8: Gina @ The Fitnessista - Cranberries

Week 7: Shannon @ Tri to Cook - Lentils

Week 6: Sabrina @ Rhodey Girl Tests - Polenta

Week 5: Jenn @ eatingbender - Butternut Squash

Week 4: Andrea & Erin @ Care to Eat - Apples

Week 3: Rose @ On a Lobster Placemat - Mushrooms

Week 2: Heather @ Hangry Pants - Tomatoes

Week 1: Christie @ Sportsnutritionliving - Quinoa

And the BSI for Week 16 is…

CARROTS!!

Why did I choose carrots??  Well, not only are they one of my favorite foods to snack on, they also happen to be packed with health benefits.  They’re listed as one of the World’s Healthiest Foods!  Just check out all the benefits of eating carrots:

• Helps protect vision, particularly night vision
• Beneficial to blood sugar regulation
• Reduces the risk of heart disease
• Promotes colon health
• Promotes lung health
• An excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium

The Rules:

 

1. Make a unique edible creation out of Carrots.  Sweet, savory… there are no rules here, just make sure it’s original!

 

2. Link back to my blog when you post your recipe on yours.  Let me know it’s up by e-mailing me at cmsaur16@gmail.com or leaving a comment on one of my posts.  If you don’t have a blog, no worries!  You still count.  Just shoot me an e-mail with your recipe. 

 

3. Please submit your recipe by Sunday, December 21 @ 7:00 PM EST.  Winners will be announced Monday morning!!

 

Ok guys, start brainstorming!!  I’ll be back later today with a recap of my eats from over the weekend and a carroty creation to start off the BSI contest with a bang.