Fun Food Holidays™ 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.
Sources:
American Egg Board
International Journal of Obesity
American Heart Association
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