Kids Considered™

Kids Considered™


The Egg Episode

June 15, 2021


Children like to eat eggs, but are they healthy? We know that eggs contain cholesterol, and this may be bad for heart health and also increase the risk for strokes. Are there benefits to eating eggs? How many eggs are too many eggs? There are so many egg choices at the market, how do you choose? We discuss cholesterol concerns, the nutritional value of eggs, how they can best fit into your child’s diet, and also the benefits and cautions about backyard chickens. Plus Dr. Lena gives some hints how to stretch an egg!