There's really no need to peel fresh carrots

The skin of carrots contains valuable nutrients, according to a German association of fruit and vegetable growers. Photo: dpa/Kai Remmers

Working with fresh carrots? You may be able to save yourself some time – and unnecessary effort – by not bothering to peel them.

And there's an added bonus to leaving the carrot's skin on – it contains valuable nutrients, according to a German association of fruit and vegetable growers.