May is National Egg Month

According to the American Egg Board: "One egg has 13 essential nutrients in varying amounts, including high-quality protein, choline, folate, iron and zinc, for only 75 calories. Eggs also play a role in weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, eye health and more."

Eggs are so rich in protein that they are actually used as a standard for measuring protein in other foods. And eggs are healthy again! The American Heart Association no longer recommends a limit on the number of egg yolks consumed in a week. Furthermore, the International Journal of Obesity has shown research that two eggs a day can help reduce belly fat.

Eggs are very versatile and are used in everything from baked goods, to entrees to side dishes to beverages.

Various recipes using eggs:

The obvious:

• Deviled Eggs
• Breakfast Eggs
• Eggnog
• Egg Salad

The basics:

• Meatloaf
• Pound Cake
• Ice Cream
• Aioli

The obscure:

• Stuffed Potatoes
• Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
• Batter-Fried Frog Legs
• Tomatillo Sauce
• Flaedle
• Thai Mesquite Grilled Eggplant

Sources:
American Egg Board
International Journal of Obesity
American Heart Association