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Transitioning to Family Meals: Nutrient-Dense Foods for Infants and Toddlers
December 3, 2020
Key Messages While children develop at different rates and individual circumstances can influence feeding needs, the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee summarizes, “A general principle is to view the period from ages 6 to 24 months as a continuous transition from diets appropriate for infants to diets that resemble family food patterns.”1 6 to 12 […]
Enjoying Eggs with Infants, Toddlers and the Whole Family
December 1, 2020
The Egg Nutrition Center partnered with Kim Hoban, RDN, CDN, CPT to write this blog post. The process of introducing solid foods to babies can feel overwhelming and intimidating, but starting with nutrient-rich foods and simple family-friendly recipes can help take the stress away. Fruits, vegetables, healthy fats like avocado and olive oil, as well as proteins […]
Easy Ways to Enjoy Eggs During Pregnancy
November 19, 2020
The Egg Nutrition Center partnered with Jessica Ivey, RDN, LDN to write this blog post. During pregnancy, good nutrition is as important as ever, but with the accompanying symptoms (hello fatigue and nausea!), it can be a challenge to prepare and consume nutritious meals throughout the day. Fortunately, eggs are a naturally nutrient-rich food that are convenient […]
What are the nutritional differences for different types of eggs?
November 11, 2020
There are some common misconceptions about the nutritional value of different types of eggs. For example, some people have the impression that brown eggs are nutritionally superior to white eggs, or that cage-free or free-range eggs are nutritionally superior to conventional eggs. In reality, none of these is true unless the hens’ diets have been altered. Brown […]
Keto, Comfort and Convenience Tops in 2020
November 5, 2020
Frozen Food and Refrigerated Aisles Energized via Eggciting Innovations CHICAGO, IL (Nov. 5, 2020) — Plant-based pairings, poppable snacks, and portable protein enlivened product categories and exemplified new trends within a rapidly evolving market in 2020. In a changing environment, eggs remain the same — valuable ingredients for formulators who rely on their multiple functional properties, […]
Eggs, Diabetes, and the Current Scientific Evidence
November 4, 2020
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans no longer provide a limit for dietary cholesterol for healthy people, however,1 some questions remain about the cardiovascular impact in people with diabetes or impaired fasting glucose. New evidence supports that eggs can be included in a healthy dietary pattern without adverse effects linked to diabetes, and in some cases, can be linked to beneficial […]
