A Dozen Reasons to Add Eggs into Your Daily Meals
Big news: Eggs now meet the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) updated definition of “healthy!” Backed by decades of research, this new recognition confirms what science has long supported—eggs are a healthy and versatile choice to make healthy eating simple for you and your family.
For only 70 calories, eggs are an excellent or good source of eight essential nutrients, making them a perfect complement to any eating pattern, including Mediterranean, low-carb, and plant-based.
Plus, eggs deliver key nutrients that most Americans don’t get enough of – such as choline, which supports lifelong brain health from conception to all ages and stages. In fact, a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition found a relationship between eating eggs and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s dementia in older adults, a relationship driven by dietary choline.
Check out these dozen reasons to add eggs into your daily meals:
- Eggs are a healthy nutrient-rich whole food
- Eggs are a versatile and convenient way to build tasty and healthy meals
- Eggs can help improve the absorption of vitamins and minerals from vegetables
- Eggs have choline that helps support lifelong brain health
- Vitamin D in eggs (6% DV) is critical for building strong bones along with calcium
- Eggs are one of nature’s most perfect proteins
- Most of an egg’s vitamins and minerals are found in the yolk
- Eggs have high-quality protein that helps maintain muscle and support bone health
- Eggs are in good company with fruits and vegetables on the FDA’s Healthy Foods List
- Eggs can be part of a heart-healthy diet for healthy adults, according to the American Heart Association
- Egg yolks have lutein and zeaxanthin that help protect the eyes from blue light
- Eggs fill the tank without breaking the calorie bank
So, hard-boil, poach, and scramble with confidence—eggs are officially healthy. Check out our recipe collection for inspiration on how to include eggs in your routine.
