anced eating, downplaying specific daily amounts.
     So you've stocked up on eggs. Now what? Try something different like savory cheesecake. It's a trendy taste temptation that's popping up on menus across the country. A cinch to assemble, it's also easy to customize by simply substituting your favorite ingredients. Adding cheddar grits lends an old-fashioned touch of the South and an enticing taste and texture. If blue cheese is not normally your first choice, you'll find the flavor appetizingly subtle in this dish. It might just change your mind. Serve it on crisp apple slices for a refreshingly different dish. Or mix a trio of cream cheeses with shrimp and dill. It's a creamy combo that's sure to be a  hit with your
     Eating right can be confusing. Every stage of life brings different concerns. Pregnant moms are anxious about their unborn babies. Parents worry about proper nutrition for their children. Many of us fret when swimsuit season looms just around the corner. And as we age, maintaining our vision becomes a concern. May, National Egg Month, is a good time to reevaluate eating habits and make some positive changes because eggs can provide some of the answers.
     Eggs are an excellent source of choline, a nutrient now considered essential for human health. Pregnant moms need to know that choline is vital for normal fetal/infant brain development as well as for memory — even later in life. In addition, six months of age is a good time to introduce egg yolks. They provide the hard-to-get nutrient, heme iron just as babies are weaning off breast milk and formula. Just hold the whites until the baby is at least a year old.
     Is your older child a picky eater or junk food junkie? Try eggs. Scrambled, fried, hard-cooked — kids like eggs. Nutrient-dense breakfasts have been shown to help children focus and perform better in school. They also help to reduce snacking on less nutritious and more calorie laden foods throughout the day. And as long as you're making eggs for the kids, don't neglect yourself. Research indicates that breakfast is just as important for adult cognition and memory.
     On a low-carb diet? Then eggs should definitely be at the top of your weekly shopping list. The biggest challenge on many diets is to avoid boredom. Eggs define versatility. Almost carb-free, an egg delivers a serving of high-quality protein. Paired with dozens of other low-carb ingredients, eggs erase the term "humdrum" from your menus.
     For seniors, macular degeneration, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, is a concern. Lutein and zeaxanthin found in egg yolks and green vegetables may both reduce the risk for cataracts and help prevent macular degeneration. And there's more good news. The American Heart Association, while limiting total daily cholesterol intake to less than 300mg, has lifted its three-yolk-per-week restriction on eggs. They now emphasize bal-

family. Scrumptious right out of the oven, savory cheesecakes only improve as they cool to room temperature. And they're great chilled as well. Try them as an elegant appetizer or for a light lunch or supper. Add a crisp green salad, and you've got a meal that's designed to impress, but easy-to-fix.
     When the clock is ticking, make eggs an important part of your mealtime solutions. With so many meal choices, you'll never have to settle for the same old boring recipes. Scramble up a skillet supper that's eggsactly your way, or try something more elegant like savory cheesecake or souffle. Anytime you're thinking fast and delicious, think eggs.