Eggs - an Eggcellent Food!
Eggs make a great breakfast,
lunch or dinner. Scrambled, poached, fried sunny side up or stirred
into omelettes, quiches and pastries, eggs are always a favourite!
Eggs are as nutritious as they are tasty. One large egg has only 71
calories but it’s packed with protein and contains numerous
vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, D, B12, folic acid,
phosphorus, etc.
Eggs make a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. Scrambled, poached, fried sunny side up or stirred into omelettes, quiches and pastries, eggs are always a favourite! Eggs are as nutritious as they are tasty. One large egg has only 71 calories but it's packed with protein and contains numerous vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, D, B12, folic acid, phosphorus, etc.
According to the latest research, healthy adults can eat 1 egg a day without increasing their risk of heart disease. People with high blood cholesterol levels should reduce the total fats in their diet, but especially the saturated and trans fats that are found in deli meats, pastries and processed foods. And let's not forget the importance of an active lifestyle!
These eggs are very similar to conventional eggs but contain more omega-3 polyunsaturated fat and vitamin E, since the hens are fed linseed-enriched meal. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to reduce blood cholesterol levels as well as the risk of Alzheimer’s and help maintain eye function.
Here’s an easy way to check if an egg is fresh: drop it into a tall glass of water. If it drops to the bottom, it’s fresh. If it bobs back up, it’s no longer fresh. Store eggs in their original container to keep them fresh, protect them from other food odours and keep their expiry date in plain view.