Egg Nutrition Center Blog
Posts in Year: 2016
ENCs blog features articles on new research as well as recaps of meetings, reports, and other information related to eggs and health. Contact ENC if you are interested in writing an article on eggs for a guest post.
EGGcellent Recipes Coming to ENC
Are you ready for EGGciting new recipes? We are! This fall, the Egg Nutrition Center (ENC) challenged 13 food bloggers to show how they #PutanEggonit, by developing their own custom dishes! The results were 20 unique recipes that highlight eggs versatility, convenience and great taste. (more
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Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies
Its that time of year for holiday cookie exchanges! Sugar cookies, chocolate thumbprints, and snowballs always seem to make the list, but why not try switching up your baking routine by adding a gluten free Christmas cookie option? (more
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Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Menu
Are you hosting a Christmas dinner party this year? Chances are there may be a vegetarian amongst your guests. A recent survey found that 7.3 million Americans follow a vegetarian diet.1 Fortunately, with a little planning and preparation, you can help vegetarian guests feel like theyre part of the party, not limited to the side dishes. (more
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Daily Egg Intake May Decrease Stroke Risk: Q&A with Dr. Tia M. Rains
Following release of the of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that placed no daily limit on dietary cholesterol, a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition associates eggs with a 12 percent reduction in the risk of stroke, the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Tia M. Rains, PhD, Executive Director…
Clean Eating on Thanksgiving: Recipes & Diet Tips
What do turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and eggs have in common? They’re all whole, nutrient dense foods, supported by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). However, once a year these foods are transformed into casseroles, appetizers and pies. Thanksgiving is the holiday of abundance with excess sodium, sugar, and saturated fat on the dinner table. (more
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