Egg Nutrition Center Blog
ENC’s 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.
Chinese New Year
Tomorrow marks the start of the Chinese New Year. 新年快乐 - Xin nian kuai le! Eggs are significant in Chinese culture, as a symbol for fertility and a big healthy family. Additionally, the egg white and yolk symbolize silver and gold, respectively, and can be gifts for friends during the new year’s festival. (more…)
Myth: Egg yolks are loaded with cholesterol. Fact: Yes, egg yolks are a natural source of dietary cholesterol. But don’t worry! Read myth #2. (more…)
Do you have a family member with a congenital heart disease? Have you heard of someone with a cleft palate or spina bifida? I’m guessing the answer to at least one of these questions is yes. Birth defects impact 1 in every 33 babies born in the U.S. each year.1 (more…)
Choline is hot! In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration established a Reference Daily Intake value for choline of 550 mg. Then in June of 2017, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates recommended the addition of choline to prenatal vitamins because of its essentiality in promoting cognitive development of the offspring. This was followed in August by a...
It’s no surprise that your normal fitness routine can take a hit while traveling for the holidays. But the following FIVE tips include some surprisingly simple ways to get your sweat on even in the face of a demanding holiday travel schedule. (more…)