Organic eggs can be kid-friendly year round, not just at Easter
time. Eggs contain about 6 grams of protein per serving or 12%
of the Recommended Daily Value of protein. Plus, eggs provide
high quality protein, with all of the essential amino acids our
bodies need. Keep in mind that kids should be encouraged to eat
egg yolks, not just the whites, because the egg yolk provides
almost half of the protein found in eggs. Eggs can be served in
the usual ways that most kids like – hard boiled, scrambled and
in baked goods, or you can try something different. Many kids
who won’t eat eggs, will eat them if you wrap them up in a cute
little package, such as an egg bento. Gamene offers egg bento
ideas galore to explore. Kids also may enjoy meat-free breakfast
burritos or a nice veggie-packed frittata. Legumes cover a wide
range of delicious choices, including beans, peas and lentils.
Legumes contain various amounts of protein. For example, 1/2 cup
of kidney or black beans provide 7 grams of protein while 1/2
cup of len