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8th Month of Pregnancy - Symptoms, Bodily Changes, and Baby Development
If you have reached the eight-month mark of your pregnancy, you are almost there! The feeling of being fully pregnant is most likely to hit you this month. You must have started shopping for your baby already but it is around eight months of pregnancy that you will consider making your house ready for the arrival of your baby. You are in the third trimester of your pregnancy and you must have realised that it is not easy. Your little one will gain more weight during this time and will prepare himself to come out and see the world. If you are curious to find out what is going on with your body (and your baby) right now, read this article!
8 Months Pregnant - Symptoms
The eighth month of pregnancy is not easy. There will be significant changes in a pregnant woman's body during this time as well. Some typical symptoms that mark the beginning phase of the third trimester are as follows.
1. Shortness of Breath
The growing baby and the consequently growing baby bump will add up a few extra kgs to your body. Internally, the expansion of the uterus starts putting pressure on the lungs and compresses it. These bodily changes can cause breathlessness. This condition improves when the baby positions himself in the cephalic position during this month.
2. False Contractions
You are likely to experience false contractions during this month. False contractions are also known as Braxton Hicks contractions, that resemble the real labour time contractions. They usually last for a few seconds only. This is a natural step the body takes towards preparing the uterine muscles for delivery. However, less water intake during this time can trigger false contractions even more.
3. Constipation
Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy and it can start as early as the first month of pregnancy. But constipation will trouble you even more in the third trimester of your pregnancy. As the growing uterus constricts the space available for the bowels and other internal organs in the pelvic region, you may likely experience difficulty in bowel movement during this month. If you put excess pressure while passing stools, you may also notice some blood in the stool. This condition is easily treatable with a laxative, so, consult your doctor if you experience constipation.
4. Leakage of Breast Milk
As a preparatory step for breastfeeding, the mother's body prepares the colostrum much in advance. During this month, you may notice that small amounts of this colostrum or yellow milk leaking from the breasts. Not all women will face this issue though. If your breasts leak, you can wear breast pads to prevent your bra and other clothes from getting spoiled.
5. Back Pain
The increasing baby weight and tummy will put pressure on the lumbar region of the back. It may also change the centre of gravity. Consequently, many women, during this phase experience back pain, especially after long hours of sitting or standing. If you experience back pain, you can correct your posture by practising some simple pregnancy-safe exercises or by using a pregnancy pillow.
Physical Changes in the Eighth Month of Pregnancy
The eight month of pregnancy is the time when your baby will gain significant weight and grow quite rapidly. This will directly bring about a number of changes in your body. You may start noticing some of the following changes during this time.
Your baby bump will obviously grow bigger.
Around this time, urinary incontinence may kick in. A small amount of urine leakage may happen every time you sneeze, cough, or even laugh. It can be quite embarrassing and annoying. Consult your doctor if it interferes too much with your day to day life. Also, practice Kegel exercise to tighten the bladder muscles.
Heartburn, especially during the night can give you sleepless nights. Try home remedies or consult your doctor for simple and safe medication for heartburn.
Water retention and swelling of extremities are common during the third trimester.
Leakage of the amniotic fluid may happen from the vagina for some women. It can be differentiated from urine based on the stronger smell and texture of the fluid. However, if the amniotic fluid leaks, you must consult with your doctor immediately.
Breathlessness and dizziness can occur due to the growing baby bump.
Watch out for false contractions, also called the Braxton-Hicks contractions that occur during the third trimester. These are not the real contractions that occur during the delivery but may feel similar. Braxton-Hicks contractions may last for about 30 seconds to a few minutes. However, you should consult your doctor if they last longer or you experience pain.
Your breasts may also start leaking around this time. The first breast milk which is called colostrum may leak from your breasts.
Hot flashes occur for some women during the third trimester.
You may get anxious, irritable, and impatient during the eighth month of your pregnancy as the due date would seem near yet it will be far.
Common Problems That Arise in the Eighth Month of Pregnancy
Each trimester of pregnancy comes with its own set of challenges. Typically during the 8th month, these are some of the problems affecting the mother and the health of the baby.
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. Women tend to have high blood pressure during this time. It is termed as gestational hypertension and can occur due to stress or other health conditions. If this hypertension is coupled with high protein in the urine, it is termed as preeclampsia. Undetected or untreated preeclampsia can be quite harmful to the foetus as it decreases the blood flow to the baby. This concern should be addressed as early as possible.
2. Preterm birth
Preterm labour is a risk factor in the eighth month as some babies are in the cephalic position and get ready for birth sooner than the full term. Other health conditions like preeclampsia and placental abnormalities can result in the emergency birth of the baby. Babies born in the 8th month have a good chance of survival but require intensive care for many days.
How Will Your Baby Develop During the Eighth Month of Your Pregnancy?
As soon as the third trimester starts, the last leg of development in the foetus starts too. Here are some of the important changes in the baby that happens at eight months.
A baby's position changes from breech to cephalic during the eighth month of pregnancy. It means that the baby moves around and fixes its head inside the cavity formed between the pelvic bones. This is a very important step in the preparation of the baby for vaginal delivery. Once the head is fixed, the baby stops moving around in the amniotic fluid and stays put in the cephalic position until delivery.
The neural connections in the baby’s brain happen rapidly and the baby's brain starts processing the sound/light from outside the womb.
During this month, a baby gains considerable weight. The baby's height also increases in this month.
The amniotic fluid levels measured during every antenatal visit reduce around this time. It is a sign of development of the baby’s kidneys.
Displacement of the baby’s testicles (in baby boy) or the development of vulva (in baby girl) happens during this month as part of the development of their genital organs.
The soft hair that covered the baby’s skin during the first and second trimester begins to shed and the baby's skin starts maturing.
Do's and Don'ts
It's your 8th month of pregnancy and you are almost there. You should be careful during this time. Here are some do's and don'ts that you should follow as part of the 8th-month pregnancy care and precautions.
Do's
Eat Healthy Food
You are in the eighth month of your pregnancy and you must be eating healthy foods already. But this is just a reminder to encourage you to keep going. Have a balanced diet and have small meals but frequently. Choose from a list of healthy snack options to satisfy your mid-meal hunger pangs.
Exercise
Practise Kegel exercises regularly to counter the problem of urinary incontinence. It will also help in strengthening your pelvic muscles after delivery. If you are not into exercises, you can simply walk or practise yoga. Walking or some kind of simple workout every day can increase the flexibility of your pelvic area.
Stay Hydrated
Remind yourself to drink lots of water regularly to keep your body hydrated. Drinking water will keep you energized. It will also prevent cramps during this time.
Get Enough Vitamin D
Vitamin D is very important for the bone health of your baby and for you as well. So bask in the sun in the morning hours or in the evening.
Learn About Breastfeeding
Equip yourself with the knowledge of breastfeeding and other baby care techniques. Join classes or online forums that will give you an idea of basic techniques. These techniques will come in handy once your baby is born.
Prepare Your Hospital Bag
Make a checklist of things that you will need to carry to the hospital. Also shop for things that you will require after the delivery like soft cotton sanitary pads, feeding gowns, breast pads, feeding pillows, etc. Plan your travel arrangements for reaching the hospital in case you get your labour pain. Also, purchase the basic gender-neutral essentials for your little one. You will be left with very less time once the baby arrives.
Don'ts
Don't eat processed food or junk food. Eating junk food can lead to indigestion and even heartburn.
Don't forget to take your vitamin and mineral supplements.
Avoid practising yoga poses or exercises without consulting a doctor or a trained instructor.
Don't stress yourself with the thought of delivery and labour. You can cross the bridge once you reach there. Worrying much ahead of time will affect your health unnecessarily.
Don't drink or smoke during this period and avoid aerated drinks and caffeine too.
Avoid stressing because it won't make things better for you. Slowly take a back seat from any stressful works as it is likely to affect your baby's health.
Diet
As with every month of pregnancy, even the 8th month of pregnancy diet needs to be balanced. Include fibrous foods in your diet to overcome the problem of constipation that is likely to hit you this month again. Eating foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids or supplements at this stage is also necessary as it will aid your baby's brain development. It is better to avoid raw, uncooked food, raw shellfish, processed food, coffee and unpasteurised milk at this stage to prevent food poisoning or allergic reaction.
Tips for Father-to-be
As equal partners in the parenting journey, fathers also have a very important role to play both before and after the birth of the baby. Here are some things that soon to become dads have to keep in mind.
Reassurance is the Key
Through the entire journey of pregnancy, the mother goes through a lot of uncertainties about her health, her baby's health, her looks, her future, etc. As a spouse, the best thing that you can do is to keep reassuring your wife. Catering to her emotional well-being is also very important at this stage.
2. Lend a Helping Hand
With the growing weight and physical challenges, household chores that require a lot of hard work can become very difficult for the expecting mother. Helping her around with tasks at home can give her some time to relax and pamper herself.
3. Pamper Her
Give your spouse's legs a good massage or even better, book her a spa appointment and pamper her. Time and self-care are going to come to a screeching halt as soon as the baby comes out. Make sure you give her the well-deserved pampering before she takes on the daunting task of childcare.
4. Plan Your Finances
Childbirth and neonatal care can be expensive so plan your finances to support all the hospital bills. Talk to your insurance company and understand how the claim procedure works.
Eight months is the perfect time to celebrate your pregnancy, so enjoy it as much as possible. As you inch towards your big day, your body will change to suit your growing baby. Take the time off to get pampered and feel special, as you are left with very few days to meet your bundle of joy!
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A. After completing the time of six months you should start with dal water and rice water followed by all kind of fruits and vegetables porridge khichadi mash banana mash potato mash sweet potato dairy products and varieties made made out of ragi Suji and oats can also be given to your child
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10 Interesting Colour Activities for Preschoolers
Children are curious and keen observers. During their developmental years, they can absorb information like a sponge and have an abundance of energy to participate in various activities that can keep them on their toes.
Before you prepare them for school, you can engage them in a range of activities to help them develop their cognitive abilities. Colouring activities are plenty and they give them an opportunity to grow into intuitive pre-schoolers.
Fun Activities for Teaching Colours to Kindergarten Kids
Here are the top 10 colouring activities that you can get them to indulge in:
1. Colour Scavenger Hunt
Send your kid on a hunt around the house for colourful objects that they can match
What You Need
Colourful objects around the house
A sheet with names of different colours
How To Do It
Give your child the sheet and tell him/her to go scavenging around the house and match the items to the colours on the sheet.
Skills Developed
Colour association and confidence.
2. Sort Fruit Loops By Colour
For the first time, your kid will love the fact that he/she can play with his food.
What You Need
A small bowl of fruit loops
A printed colour code sheet
How To Do It
Place the colour matching sheet along with a bowl of fruit loops and tell your child to match the colour of the fruit loop by placing it on the colour in the sheet. Before starting this do one yourself and show which are the colour names for each of the loops.
Skills Developed
Cognition and accurate identification of objections
3. Spray Paint Colours
An exciting activity for your kid to do with his friends and make a game out of it.
What You Need
A spray paint
Old water bottle
A blank large canvas/ drawing sheet
How To Do It
Gather your kid and his friends and prepare a concoction by mixing water in a bottle with spray paint. Let them create art with their hands and feet on the canvas.
Skills Developed
Creativity
4. Sort Buttons
Do you have too many old buttons just lying around? Use this game to keep your kids entertained.
What You Need
A small box of colourful buttons
How To Do It
Get your kids to find buttons of matching colours and put them in different heaps based on the colour.
Skills Developed
This sorting activity helps in visual cognition.
5. Colourful Egg Cartons
Let your child have some fun with colourful egg cartons.
What You Need
Empty colourful egg cartons
Colourful beads
How To Do It
Place the colourful egg cartons and ask your child to match the beads with the colours in the egg carton.
Skills Developed
Visual Cognition.
6. Colourful Play Dough
Bring out your child’s inner artist by giving them play dough.
What You Need
A box of colourful play dough
How To Do It
Get your kid to make many sculptures or have fun with different shapes with play dough.
Skills Developed
Creativity and hand-eye coordination.
7. Changing Colours
Teach your kids how to mix colours to get other colours with just water.
What You Need
Colours in a zip lock bag
Water
How To Do It
Get your pre-schooler to mix colours in a stress-free and mess-free way by giving him a ziplock bag and asking him to mix colour after colour with water.
Skills Developed
Visual cognition
8. Multi-Sensory Baths
Make bath time fun with colourful toys and colourful water.
What You Need
A tub
Essential oils (lavender is a good option)
Food colouring
Colourful toys
How To Do It
Help your kid prepare his or her bath using organic colours and essential oils. A simple one would be to mix green food colouring with eucalyptus oil.
Skills Developed
Awareness of touch
9. Coloured Ice Boats
A fun way of making boats that end up being quite colourful
What You Need
Food colouring
Ice tray
plastic sheet
straw
How To Do It
Add food colouring in the water that is put into an ice tray to make them colourful. Wrap the ice tray in a thin plastic sheet. Prick small holes in them and insert the straws on top of each ice cube. Once the ice is frozen, place these little "boats" in water and watch the colours mix!
Skills Developed
Creativity
10. Pom-Pom Colour Sorting
Help your kid identify colours and numbers at the same time
What You Need
Empty bottles with numbers and colour code on them
Colourful pom poms
How To Do It
Give your child a bowl full of pom poms and get them to match the colour of the poms with the colour on the bottle
Skills Developed
Colour identification
Other Tips to make Pre-schoolers Learn about Colours
Start by introducing simple colours like yellow, red, orange by pointing to vegetables and fruits with the corresponding colour. The main Red, Blue, Yellow, Black should suffice.
Get kids to draw different things and use crayons to help them fill in the colour. Then identify each of the colours filled.
Start associating different things with colours. For example, if you are teaching about black and white, you can also teach about cows.
Have patience and ensure there is repetition.
Whatever you do, make sure your kid has fun and you can satisfy his enthusiasm for learning and imagination. These activities will also help you bond with your kid.
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Lentils for Babies - Benefits and Recipes
When you plan to introduce solid food to your baby, you'd obviously give healthy and nutritious foods like fruit or vegetable purees. But have you considered giving dal to your baby? Many people suggest that moong dal is good for babies. It tends to be a popular choice among parents because of the ease of preparation and also because of the nutrition it provides. Should you give dal to your baby? Read on to find out!
When Can Infants Eat Lentils?
The best age to introduce your baby to the world of lentils is somewhere between 9 and 11 months. Some parents prefer starting it off as early as 6 months but that usually results in discomfort to the baby. Lentils tend to contain a lot of protein and fibres, which the baby’s stomach is not prepared to digest at such a young age. It is also better if you restrict the introduction of solids to one food item at a time so that your child does not get overwhelmed when so many different tastes are introduced, and you can keep a good eye on how his body responds to each one of them.
Nutritional Facts of Lentils
Giving masoor dal to babies along with other lentils can be very beneficial for your baby. A half a cup of lentils that have been boiled and cooked plainly consist of the nutrients given below.
Description
Quantity (per 100 g)
Protein
25.8 g
Sugar
2 g
Fibre
30.5 g
Carbohydrates
60 g
Sodium
6 mg
Energy
353 calories
Folate
479 mcg
Iron
7.5 mg
Source: https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/legumes-and-legume-products/4337/2
Health Benefits of Lentils for Babies
Feeding lentils to your baby has its own share of benefits that support his physical development as well as his general well-being.
1. Helps in the Development
Folate is one of the key nutrients that pregnant mothers are strongly advised to include in their diet as it supports the neurological development of the foetus. Lentils are a good source of folate. Even after delivery, folate is highly essential for a baby’s growth since it works with the bodily processes to create new cells and enhance the internal development of various regions.
2. Strengthens the Immune System
A strong immune system can protect the baby from harmful infections and ensure his healthy development.Your can include lentils in your baby's diet to strengthen his immune system. Lentils are also a good source of zinc, which improves the immunity of the baby.
3. Provides Energy
Half a cup of lentils can provide nearly 120 calories. Combined with that, the presence of iron within them is substantial, too. As a baby crosses the 6-month mark, a lot of iron reserves in his body are used up in the rapid pace of development, which gives rise to the need of external iron sources to replenish them. Lentils work wonders in this regard, bringing back revitalizing energy for the body and making sure the baby stays active.
Which Types of Lentils Are Best for Babies?
It can get difficult to decide which dal is good for babies since lentils come in a wide variety. Find out which lentils you should choose for your little one.
Red lentils are great for soups and purees since they have low fibre content in them. Red lentils are smooth and can be prepared quickly.
For older babies, green lentils are a good option. However, it is suggested that you don't opt for canned lentils since these can easily cause gas problems in babies.
How to Choose Lentils
Once you buy lentils, make sure you check them for any stones or dirt in them. Following that, wash them thoroughly under running water.
How to Cook Lentils for Infants
Preparing lentils for baby is a simple process and takes very less time.
It is not necessary to soak lentils overnight but it can make it easy to cook them.
Pressure cook the lentils for three whistles. Turn off the flame once done and let it cool. Mash the lentils well before giving it to your baby.
Can Lentils Cause Gas in Babies?
Lentils do have complex sugars that can be difficult to digest and may result in gases. However, some babies do manage to digest them well and have no such issues.
Lentil Recipes That You Can Try
There are some tasty food recipes that you can prepare using lentils that will be liked by your baby giving him all the healthiness he needs from them.
1. Lentil and Apricot Soup
Lentil and apricot soup is one of the best dal soups for babies. Here is how you can make it.
Ingredients
Chopped apricots - 1 cup
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Chopped onion - 1
Diced carrot - 1
Red lentils (cooked) - 1 cup
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Water
How To Make
Heat some oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, chopped carrots, and onions to it, and sauté on a low flame for about 10 minutes.
Follow up with cooked lentils and considerable water. Later, simmer it and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
Once done, let it cool. Transfer it to a blender and run it all the way until it forms a smooth soupy texture. Add in the apricots at this stage, blend once more, then pour it in a bowl to serve.
2. Lentil Curry
As your baby begins to enjoy the solid texture and taste of lentils, you can introduce him to a better version with this curry.
Ingredients
Lentils - 1 cup
Tofu cubes - 1 cup
Oil - 1 tbsp
Cloves - 4-5
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Diced carrot - 1
Chopped onion - 1
Turmeric - 1 tsp
How To Make
Cook lentils in a pressure cooker for up to 3 whistles.
Heat some oil in a pan, add the cloves, garlic paste, and other vegetables, and sauté them well. Once done, add the tofu cubes and give it a nice stir.
Next, add lentils and a pinch of turmeric.
Stir this mixture together till it gets a good curry-like consistency.
3. Lentil Soup With Sweet Potatoes
The taste of sweet potatoes can make it easier for your little one to accept lentils and start wanting more of it right away.
Ingredients
Lentils (toor dal) - 1 cup
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Diced sweet potato - 1
Water as required
How to Make
Heat some oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds and once they change colour, add lentils and sweet potatoes and sauté well. Add water and close the lid and let it cook.
Once cooked, mash the ingredients or blend to form a soupy mixture.
Strain using a sieve and feed soup to your baby.
4. Lentils and Vegetable Puree
Babies can swallow lentils and vegetable puree easily and it will also be light on their stomach.
Ingredients
Vegetable broth - 1 cup
Lentils (cooked) - 1 cup
Chopped onion - 1
Diced sweet potato - 1
Chopped tomato - 1
Green peas (boiled) - 1 cup
Oil - 1 tbsp
How To Make
Heat some oil in a pan and add the onions, and sauté well. Follow up with tomatoes and cook them for a few minutes. Add the broth to this mix and cover it with a lid.
Let it cook on a low flame for about 10 minutes. Add the peas, sweet potatoes, and lentils and mix well.
Turn off the flame and let it cool.
Next, transfer it to a blender and blend until smooth to form a puree.
Making lentils for baby is just as easy as it is for them to digest. Being introduced to solids for the first time is not easy on a baby’s stomach but you can introduce lentils when your little one turns 9 months or above. Within no time, your baby will be open to trying out other food items too.
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How Long Will Hard Boiled Eggs Stay Good
Hard-boiled eggs are a healthier alternative to fried eggs, but they can also be used as part of a healthy balanced meal to supplement a low-fat and cholesterol-containing diet. Fresh eggs have a longer shelf life than frozen eggs, but frozen eggs have a shorter shelf life than fresh eggs. However, have you ever found yourself wondering, "how long do peeled hard-boiled eggs last?" If yes, then we have the answer for you! These simple instructions will allow you to keep hard-boiled eggs in your refrigerator or freezer for up to one year. You'll be able to take pleasure in them for many years to come.
This question specifies the maximum amount of time hard-boiled eggs can be kept fresh before they become spoiled. To know more, take a look at this blog post.
How to Perfectly Hard Boil an Egg?
Overcooked eggs occur most frequently during the boiling process, which is the most common cause of the problem. This results in a deep green hue surrounding the yolk and an almost sulfuric flavor, which is the most common occurrence in this situation.
Follow the steps outlined here to let the hard-boiled eggs sit out before eating them.
Ingredients
6 to 12 big eggs are needed for this recipe.
Directions
Place the eggs in a pot with enough water to cover them and bring to a boil.
To begin, fill a saucepan with cold water until it is approximately one-quarter of its maximum capacity.
Place the eggs in a single layer in the bottom of the pot and set it aside for later use.
Slowly increase the amount of water until the eggs are completely submerged in liquid, about an inch or two of the same.
Ideally, six eggs should be covered by at least an inch of water, and seven to twelve eggs should be covered by two inches.
Increase the heat to high and bring the water in the saucepan to a full rolling boil.
If your eggs break in the middle of the cooking process, add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water to help prevent the egg whites from pouring out.
Turn off the heat but leave the pan on the hot burner; allow 10-12 minutes of resting time.
Eggs should be done in 10-12 minutes, depending on how well done you prefer your hard-boiled eggs to be.
When finished cooking, immediately remove the eggs from the pan and submerge them in cold water to cool them and prevent them from cooking any further.
With the help of a small amount of flowing water, carefully remove the shells from the eggs.
For the best results, you should keep hard-boiled eggs in a tight container in the fridge at all times. When eggs are stored in the refrigerator, they may emit odors, so it is beneficial to cover them with plastic wrap. If you buy them, you should consume them within five days of purchasing them.
Nutritional Information of a Hard-Boiled Egg
We are all aware that eggs are good for our health, but how healthy are they? These ingredients in a single egg work together to provide you with a nutritional boost with every serving!
Protein – 7gm
Fat - 7%
Cholesterol - 187mg
Sodium – 63mg
Potassium – 63mg
Vitamin A - 5 %
Calcium - 2%
Iron - 3 %
Vit D and B complex
Phosphorous
Selenium
Cholinergic
Carotenoid
How Long Can Hard Boiled Eggs Stay Fresh?
This question has been bothering people for years, and many people have come up with different answers. Some people say that hard-boiled eggs are good for you as long as they are not over-boiled, and others say that it is not good to eat such raw eggs at all.
Read on to get answers to questions like "how many days do hard-boiled eggs last?" and "how to store them carefully?"
At Room Temperature
Germs may quickly grow if hard-boiled eggs are left at room temperature for an extended time. The expiration date is shortened to approximately 2 hours if the product is not refrigerated.
In Refrigerator
As for storing hard-boiled eggs in the fridge, you can keep the same for a week or so. After that period, these wonderous proteins become unsafe to consume due to contamination.
How To Know If Hard Boiled Eggs Have Gone Bad?
In the case of eggs that have been hard-cooked for an extended time, the most obvious sign that they have gone wrong is that they have developed a foul odor.
A sulfurous or decaying odor indicates that the egg has gone wrong and should not be eaten anymore. The hard-boiled egg may require cracking open before you can detect any odor.
The appearance of a gray or green yolk in a hard-boiled egg leads many people to believe that the egg has gone bad.
It is true that, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, boiling time has a more significant effect on egg color than cooking temperatures.
Additionally, adequately cooked hard-boiled eggs will have a texture similar to egg yolk and a bright yellowish to golden color.
A longer cooking time results in a lighter yolk that eventually becomes greenish or gray in appearance. In addition to changing color, the texture of the skin changes as well, becoming chalkier.
Ways to Store Hard Boiled Eggs
It is very comforting to eat hard-boiled eggs when you are suffering from a cold or flu. Aside from that, it's one of the most nutrient-dense meals you'll ever consume in your entire life. Hard-boiled eggs must be stored properly to prevent bacterial growth, to ensure that you receive the best possible fresh egg every time. If you employ these techniques, it is possible to ensure that the eggs you cherish will remain safe for many days, regardless of whether you choose to store peeled or unpeeled eggs.
Keep following these general guidelines to know how to store peeled hard-boiled eggs:
After they have been prepared, hard-boiled eggs must be kept in the refrigerator.
Unless you are going to eat or cook with the eggs, you should not peel them until they are ready. You can store fully-cooked eggs in the refrigerator for up to a week.
For up to a week, you can store hard-boiled eggs in a covered bowl of cold water (with the water changed daily) or in a sealed container without water (with the eggs covered with moist paper towels). Due to this, choosing a suitable container for storing hard-boiled eggs is crucial.
It is not recommended to leave hard-boiled eggs at room temperature for an extended period. Removing left-over food from a picnic or buffet that has been kept cold (in a more incredible) should be done.
How to Cook Your Hard-Boiled Eggs
We've discovered that one can obtain the perfect hard-boiled egg by employing an old-fashioned preparation method. To achieve perfectly boiled eggs, you can use a variety of ways, depending on your preferences. The process of peeling hard-boiled eggs will be significantly less time-consuming and frustrating if you follow these instructions.
1. Easy Hard-Boiled Eggs in an Instant Pot!
If you have an Instant Pot, you can use it for cooking eggs that are difficult to peel. It is highly recommended that you use it for this purpose. Using this method, we will show you how to get rid of the stiff inner part of an egg that can become stuck to the shell and make peeling more difficult. Because they have not been appropriately boiled before being consumed, these foods are referred to as 'hard-cooked.'
Ingredients
12 large eggs
Directions
Place the eggs in the instant pot and delicately on the trivet.
Half-fill the pan with water.
Cook for 4 minutes at low pressure.
Follow the manufacturer's directions for rapid release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete before continuing. Be careful while opening and closing the lid.
After transferring the eggs to an ice bath, let them cool for 5 minutes.
Remove the eggs from the cold bath and peel or refrigerate until cooking time.
2. Easy Hard-Boiled Eggs with an Air-Fryer!
If boiling isn't your thing and you don't have access to an Instant Pot, using an air fryer can be a good alternative. This recipe demonstrates a straightforward method of accomplishing it.
Ingredients
Six eggs
Directions
Set 270°F air fryer in a 3.5-quart baking dish.
Cook the eggs in a deep fryer basket for 15 minutes or until hard-boiled.
Remove the eggs and put them in an ice bath. Cool completely before peeling.
For soft-boiled eggs, cook for 10 minutes at a time and 12 minutes for medium-baked eggs.
Facts About Hard-Boiled Egg
In addition to the fact that eggs are one of the most widely consumed proteins on the planet, there are a couple of interesting facts about hard-boiled eggs that you should be aware of before indulging in this delicious treat:
Cooking kills salmonella due to the high heat involved (once the yolk and white are firm enough.)
It is genuinely wrong to refer to them as 'hard-boiled eggs' since they should never be subjected to a prolonged, vigorous boil. Hard-cooked eggs are the correct term for hard-boiled eggs, although they are less common.
During the boiling process, the egg shell's protective coating is removed.
Devilled eggs are an excellent way to spice up your hard-boiled egg plate.
Hard-boiled eggs that have been rinsed with cold water and rolled on the counter with moderate pressure before peeling are more accessible to peel than eggs that have not been washed.
When it comes to comfort food, hard-boiled eggs are the best thing on the planet, and there is no reason why anyone should be unable to enjoy them. If you have never tried hard-boiled eggs before, you are undoubtedly at a distinct advantage over those who have been devoted fans of this delicacy for a long time. Since there are so many different varieties to choose from, it is difficult for most people to make the best decision.
The ideas listed here will pique your interest, help you properly preserve hard-boiled eggs, and get started on a beautiful new diet. Eventually, you'll be making all kinds of other dishes that you won't even realize are made with eggs as you progress along your culinary journey!
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