Can Babies Eat carrots?

Carrots are root vegetables. They are usually orange in color, but there are purple, red, white, yellow and black ones too. The wild carrot originates in Persia, from this one was the vegetable domesticated for its taproot, but also for the use of its stems and leaves. The domestic carrot was bred for its taproot’s characteristics: greatly enlarged and less woody-textured.

Carrots can be eaten raw, boiled, fried, steamed or cooked. In the case of carrots eaten raw only 3% of the beta-carotene is released during digestion, so it is recommended to cook them. Carrots mix well with apples, peaches, green beans, peas, sweet potatoes, celery, onions and with cardamom, cumin and cinnamon.

Carrots are very high in vitamin A, but they also contain vitamin K, B6, B3, C, E, manganese potassium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc and calcium.

Are Carrots Ok For A Baby’s First Food?

Carrots can be introduced into a baby’s diet at the age of 6 months. Raw carrots should be avoided, because babies at this age cannot chew properly and carrots can be a choking hazard. However cooked, steamed, pureed carrots combined with another ingredient, a vegetable or a fruit can make an excellent and healthy first food for babies.

Why Are Carrots Good For Babies?

Carrots have a very high level of beta-carotene, which contributes to a healthy retina, which leads to a better vision. Micronutrients in carrots aid the kidneys and keep a healthy circulatory system. Carrots boost immunity and support the good functioning of the liver. Consumption of carrots helps in wound healing, assisting cells.

Apple, Carrot & Onion Soup

Ingredients: 5 cups of diced apples (without peels), 3 cups of diced carrots, 1 finely chopped onion, 10 cups of water.

Boil the apples in a separate pot. Boil the onion and carrots together. Mix everything together and blend, adding water, until you get the right consistency.