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Eggs and Education (and Rodents?!)

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According to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, adolescent rodents show improved memory when introduced to choline, an essential nutrient that aids new memory cell production throughout childhood.⁶

Fruit Glorious Fruit

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So what to do on mornings when you’re running late and don’t have time to whip up a healthy breakfast?

Keep plenty of fruit on hand so kids can grab it on the go. Fruits – especially strawberries and blueberries – are full of antioxidants,⁷ which protect and repair brain cells.

What to Serve for a Brainy Breakfast

Putting together a balanced breakfast as part of a balanced day, takes some, well, balance.

For most healthy children, it is not appropriate to closely monitor their calorie consumption. However, it may help set them on a path for long-term success if you can learn to gauge proper portion sizes and get a feel for how to keep calories in check throughout the traditional three meals and a snack or two per day.