snack

Hardboiled Eggs

PostpartumAmericanEasyServes 215 min

Two pre-peeled hardboiled eggs sprinkled with a little black pepper.

Hardboiled eggs are a classic postpartum food for a reason: they are incredibly easy to eat with one hand while holding or feeding a baby. They provide high-quality protein to support the mother's tissue repair and milk production. Eggs are also an excellent source of choline, a vital nutrient that passes through breast milk to support the baby's rapid brain and nervous system development.

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One serving≈140 kcal · 13 g protein

Calories140 kcal

Protein13 g

Carbs0.9 g · 0.4g sugar

Fat9.5 g · 3.1g sat

Fiber0.1 g

Sodium142 mg

Folate47 mcg DFE

Iron1.8 mg

Calcium57 mg

Choline294 mg

Iodine48 mcg

Vitamin D82 IU

Vitamin B120.9 mcg

DHA + EPA36 mg

Zinc1.3 mg

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Ingredients

4 eggs
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
2Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
3Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes.
4Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let sit for 5 minutes before peeling.
5Peel the eggs, cut in half if desired, and sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

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