Eggs are a very nutritious and relatively inexpensive common food, and also an excellent choice for winter dietary health. They are suitable for a wide range of people, from infants as young as 4 to 5 months old to the elderly. There is a lot to learn about feeding eggs to babies.
Cooked eggs are better than raw ones
Eggs are easily infected with Salmonella and other pathogenic microorganisms, and eating them raw can easily lead to digestive system diseases. Conversely, the protein structure of a cooked egg changes from dense to loose, making it easy for the human body to digest and absorb. Of course, if overheated, the protein will become overly coagulated, which is also not conducive to digestion and absorption.
Steamed egg custard
Tea eggs should be eaten in moderation
The protein in both the yolk and the white is high-quality protein with a high digestibility.
For infants over 4 months and under 1 year old, it is advisable to eat the yolk. Generally, start with 1/4 of a yolk, and gradually increase to a whole yolk once they are accustomed to it. Toddlers over 1 year old can start eating whole eggs. Some children may have allergic reactions to eggs, which is mainly due to an allergy to ovalbumin. They should avoid eating egg whites and even whole eggs. Later, they can gradually consume small amounts of yolk to achieve desensitization. However, for the vast majority of children, eggs, especially yolks, are rich in nutrients and should not be neglected. It is best to eat one egg a day.
Eggs should be put into cold water
There are many ways to eat eggs. Different methods can be chosen according to different ages and physical conditions. For infants, the common way is to eat the yolk from a boiled egg, grind it into a powder, and eat it with water or milk. For younger toddlers, you can start with steamed egg custard, then move on to egg drop soup, poached eggs, and fried eggs. Do not use milk or soy milk to cook eggs, as the eggs will not cook completely. Children can eat scrambled eggs, egg dumplings, golden hook thousand-layer rolls, crab roe eggs, etc.
Boiling eggs is one of the common cooking methods, but if not done properly, the white may be cooked while the yolk is not; or if overcooked, the egg will break apart, with both the white and yolk becoming very hard, which is not conducive to digestion and absorption. The correct way to boil eggs: Put the eggs in cold water, bring to a boil over low heat, and simmer for 2 minutes after the water boils. Turn off the heat and let them soak for another 5 minutes. This way, the egg white will be tender, and the yolk will be set but not overcooked.
Scrambled eggs with tomatoes
Children who should not eat too many eggs
Which children should not eat too many eggs? 1. Children with kidney insufficiency should not eat too many eggs, otherwise the accumulation of urea nitrogen will aggravate their condition. 2. Children with skin sores and pus should also not eat too many eggs.