Nutritious Breakfast Can Help Kids Stay Focused Longer

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Nutritious Breakfast Can Help Kids Stay Focused Longer (NAPSA)}—If you are trying to help your kids pay better atten- one 8-oz. can whole-kernel corn, well drained) tion in school, you may want to % cup sweet red peppers, found that a substantial, nourish- chopped % eup onion, chopped % teaspoon Italian seasoning % teaspoon crushed red remain more alert at. school. 1 tablespoon water start their day with an “E” for eggs. A recent study published in the medical journal Pediatrics ing breakfast can help children pepper Fortunately, one of the most 4 large Eggland’s Best eggs % cup nonfat milk % cup (1 02.) low-fat nutritious breakfasts is also kid pleasing, delicious and quick and easy to make—eggs. From omelets and frittatas to scrambled and wrapped in a burrito with some sauted veggies, it is a smart idea to start with the freshest and most. nutritious eggs, Eggland’s Best eggs. Compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland’s Best eggs contain 25 percent less saturated fat and 200 meg of lutein for eye health; provide 10 times more vitamin E, 175 mgofcholesterol (compared to 213 mgin ordinary eggs) plus 40 per- cent of a person's daily require- ment of iodine; and are an excel- lent way to include omega-3s in yourchild’s diet. Start With The Best. Stamped with a distinctive “EB” mark, these award-winning eggs have earned the Gold Medal for superior taste in a triple blind judging by professional chefs of the American Mastersof Taste. They have also earned the Men’s Health Top Pick as the Best. Eggs, the Crystal Egg Award from the International Egg Commission and the National Health & Well- shredded cheddar cheese A hearty breakfast means kids mayfind it easier to focus in school and their ability to concentrate maylast longer. Preparation: * In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, combine vegetables, Ital- ian seasoning, pepper and ness Club Stamp of Approval for flavor, quality and nutrition. Eggland’s Best eggs are available in cage free and organic and are all kosher certified. The hens thatlay the eggs arefed a strictly controlled, high-quality, all-natural, all-vegetarian diet, without added hormones, antibiotics or steroids of any kind. To help your kids get ahead, start with a delicious recipe like the Autumn Omelet. The great taste and fresh ingredients are sureto be the brain food that kids needto get aheadin school. water. Cover and cook over Autumn Omelet Serves 4 fold-over shape. Can add or subtract vegetables as yourkids prefer. Ingredients: 1% cups zucchini, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or medium heat, stirring occasionally until crisp-tender. * Thoroughly blend eggs and milk. Pour over vegeta- bles. Cook over low heat until eggs are almostset. * Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted. * Cut into wedges and serve from pan or slide from pan onto servingplatter. Notes and Suggestions Can be prepared asa frittata or as an omelet, with a flatter, For More Information. For more information and nutritious recipes, visit www. eggland.com.