Eggs Are One of the Few Dietary Sources of Vitamin D

Eggs Are One of the Few Dietary Sources of Vitamin D

Most people “consume” vitamin D through exposure to sunlight. That being said, you can also consume vitamin D through food—but your options are fairly limited. Besides cod liver oil, sardines, salmon, and milk, eggs are among the best (and few) dietary...
Eggs and your diet

Eggs and your diet

Eggs are a good choice as part of a healthy, balanced diet. As well as being a source of protein, they also contain vitamins and minerals.   Eggs are nutritious – they’re a source of: protein vitamin D vitamin A vitamin B2 vitamin B12 folate iodine  ...
Micronutrients in egg yolks support eye health.

Micronutrients in egg yolks support eye health.

Two antioxidants found in eggs—lutein and zeaxanthin—have powerful protective effects on the eyes. You won’t find them in a carton of Egg Beaters; they only exist in the yolk. The antioxidants significantly reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts,...