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Eggs as a First Food for Babies Enhances Brain Development

  • January 21, 2021

The choline in eggs is so important for human brain development that the new U.S. dietary guidelines for babies now include eggs as a suggested first food for babies. The guidelines specifically recommend eggs as an important first food for infants and toddlers, as well as for pregnant women and lactating moms. Choline, a nutrient plentiful in eggs, is essential for healthy brain development. Introducing eggs into a baby’s diet (between 4 and 6 months of age and when a baby is...