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7 Egg Facts

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Happy Easter!

In case you were wondering about all those eggs:

1. They are a cheap and reliable source of protein, especially for vegetarians.

2. Eggs are one of few foods naturally containing vitamin D.

3. They are also a good source of vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium.

4. The yolk is about one third of the weight of the egg, but accounts for 80% of its 75 calories.

5. The currently popular omega-3 eggs are created by feeding hens with kelp meal (more seaweed, anyone?).

6. Eggs have seesawed in popularity over the years due to their high cholesterol count (over 65% of the recommended daily intake). Current studies are pointing favorably to the egg, claiming most of the cholesterol formed in the human body results from saturated and trans-fats, and not the cholesterol in the egg. Eggs have no trans-fat and only 8% of the daily value for saturated fat.

7. There are many foods created with raw eggs. Mayonnaise and chocolate mousse are two very popular examples.

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  • lola

    please buy local cruel free eggs….the egg industry is one of the worst animal abusers in our country…research where your food comes from pleeeaase

    • Noway

      shut up.

  • http://coxcable Don P. Simons

    Japanese women eat many eggs daily while pregnant, selling valuables to get the money, if necessary. They want their fetus to have good brains and judging how well the Japanese students excel in many subjets, maybe they have something there!

  • http://agereductionsite.com Warren Dostie

    Good post, and I see some good comments. I spend@ 50c more per carton for healthy and cage free (not cruel) eggs. Eggs are one of the best foods. They also are a good source of choline, essential to brain function. tnx Warren