Vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants, all wrapped in a shell
May 21, 2018
If you’re looking for healthy foods, full of vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants, you can’t do much better than eggs. The protein in eggs is the highest-quality protein found in any food, according to the American Egg Board. But it’s not just protein, eggs are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that provide a number of
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Looking for Quick and Easy Meals? Try Egg Products
May 3, 2018
Egg products offer a great option for meals and snacks when it’s not always convenient to fix shell eggs. These products include whole eggs, egg whites and egg yolks in frozen, refrigerated liquid and dried forms. Liquid and dried egg whites go through a pasteurization step, killing any microorganisms that may be present in the
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Celebrate World Egg Day on October 13!
October 9, 2017
Small but powerful, eggs are an international sensation. On World Egg Day Oct. 13, events around the globe will celebrate the nutritious goodness of eggs – and the families who produce them. Eggs play a vital role in feeding people around the world, in both developed and developing countries. Providing excellent hen care is a
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Eggs are great fit with resolution to eat healthier
January 9, 2017
As the New Year starts, many of you have resolved to eat healthier in 2017. Have you considered eggs as part of that change? Some have been cautious about eating too many eggs, due to cholesterol warnings , but experts now say the cholesterol in foods does not cause the increase of cholesterol in blood
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Protein is Important: Get the School Day Started Right with Eggs
September 22, 2014
Children need a meal that includes protein before packing them off to school. Nutritionists agree that eating breakfast contributes to overall health and good behavior in children and the high-quality protein found in eggs gives active kids sustained energy for their busy day ahead. Research shows that serving eggs at breakfast provides a feeling
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Eggs for School Lunch? Remember the Safety Rules.
September 4, 2014
Considering a school lunch containing eggs or something prepared with eggs? The important thing to remember is to keep it cold. An egg salad sandwich, for example, should be refrigerated at all times, so always pack a lunch in a cooler or insulated lunch pail with a freezer pack or sealed bag of ice.
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Breakfast on the Go
January 14, 2014
We’re two weeks into 2014 and motivation is being challenged by temptation. How are your new year’s resolutions holding up? Eating a healthy breakfast every day is the right way to keep your resolutions and morning routine on track, and here’s a quick, safe and no-mess trick: microwaved eggs!
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Keeping Fit without Getting Sick
March 12, 2012
I am a huge fitness fanatic. Whether I am running, swimming, hiking, rock climbing or doing CrossFit, I love any activity that allows me to test my muscle and mental strength. One of the first questions I get from people that learn the actvities I’m involved in is, “Do you eat raw eggs in your
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New Year’s Resolutions Need Proper Handling
January 31, 2012
On January 1st of every year, people across the nation make New Year’s resolutions to start eating better and exercising more. Eggs are all?natural, low calorie, and full of vitamins and minerals. The nutrients in eggs can play a role in weight management and muscle strength, which makes it a great food to eat for
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