Did you know that children under one year old should not eat egg whites: we figure out why
Egg yolk, rich in fat, should be introduced into the diet of children from the seventh month of life, starting with a quarter of the yolk.
At the same time, it is not recommended to consume egg whites until the child reaches one year of age.
Let's figure out what this ban is related to. To do this, of course, it is worth studying the composition of egg whites.
The fact is that protein contains large, complex protein molecules that the child’s gastrointestinal tract is not yet ready to digest.
As a result, the baby may experience negative consequences such as flatulence, bloating and diarrhea.
Food allergies cannot be ruled out, since egg white is a known allergen.
However, it is possible that events will develop favorably: the gastrointestinal tract will “try” and digest such food.
Unfortunately, we, parents, have no way of predicting whether everything will be okay or not.
This is, in fact, the answer to why the yolk can be eaten from 7 months, but the white only after a year.
Earlier we talked about how to motivate a child to help around the house.
