Carrot Nutrition: Vitamins, Side Effects & Cooking Tips

Carrots are famous for Vitamin A, but excessive consumption can change your skin or urine color. Learn if baby carrots are as nutritious as large ones and find the best ways to cook them soft for kids or as crunchy sticks.

Can Carrots Change the Color of Your Urine?

Published Sep,08 2011 | By Derek Buckner

In certain instances, what you eat and drink can change the color of your urine. Certain foods, such as carrots, rhubarb and juices can influence the color of your urine. Urine normally has a yellow hue but some foods, and even vitamins, can cause your urine to turn yellow, dark brown or fluorescent green.