Carrots have immense health benefits for you during pregnancy. Very high in antioxidant, carrots can help reduce the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease. These root vegetables can be eaten both raw and cooked.

Carrots are great food choice especially during this healing period. This 'beauty food' promotes and stimulates cell division, regenerates collagen and maintains oil production in the body to slow down the skin's ageing process and eyesight deterioration.

Carrots promote milk production for some mums. It also helps protect against cancer. The vitamin A in carrots also helps prevent vision loss.

Carrots may be introduced between 6 and 8 months of age, as they are easy to digest. Carrots are best for your growing baby's eyesight.