quick question about egg

[billyog]

How many eggs can my ds eat? I'm limiting him to one a week because my mum said he shouldn't have any more then that but don't know where she got that info from. Is there any truth in this or can I give him some more? he loves them and I find them so easy and versatile. He's 15 mths.

there is no limit on eggs unless you have been specifically advised to avoid them. From Food Standards Agency:

There is no recommended limit on how many eggs people should eat. Eggs are a good choice as part of a healthy balanced diet. But remember that it's a good idea to eat as varied a diet as possible. This means we should be trying to eat a variety of foods each week to get the wide range of nutrients we need.

Eggs are a good source of:

protein
vitamin D
vitamin A
vitamin B2
iodine

Eggs contain cholesterol and high cholesterol levels in our blood increases our risk of heart disease.

However, the cholesterol we get from our food - and this includes eggs - has less effect on the amount of cholesterol in our blood than the amount of saturated fat we eat. So, if you are eating a balanced diet you only need to cut down on eggs if you have been told to do so by your GP or dietitian. If your GP has told you to watch your cholesterol levels, your priority should be cutting down on saturated fats.

thanks for that Seona1973

Would appreciate any other thoughts on this as my daughter loves eggs too! thanks