Today, we are sharing information from our incredible friends at the American Egg Board. They want to spread the word that eggs are all they’re cracked up to be, and more!
Eggs are all-natural and packed with important nutrients – protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Whether fried, scrambled or even poached, nutrient-rich eggs can be enjoyed your way, every day! Here are a few incredible reasons to enjoy eggs.
PROTEIN PACKED
Eggs have 6g of protein per large egg and they are the least expensive source of high-quality protein at 15 cents each.
NUTRIENT DENSE
One large egg has varying amounts of 13 essential vitamins and minerals, including choline and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, all for 70 calories.
MANY BENEFITS
The nutrients in eggs can play a role in weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, eye health and more.
PORTION CONTROLLED
Eggs are nature’s form of portion control. Each nutrient-rich egg has 70 calories.
