Egg Nutrition Center

The new study published in The Journal of Nutrition involving community-dwelling older adults in the United States, without apparent dementia, from the Rush Memory and Aging Project cohort, reported that weekly consumption of eggs (more than one egg per week) was associated with a 47% reduction in risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia. Click here to read more about this new study: https://lnkd.in/g6w5NEAh

The American Heart Association Science Advisory: Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk indicates that “healthy individuals can include up to a whole egg or equivalent daily” as part of a heart-healthy dietary pattern. Read more https://lnkd.in/gmPnYb4v

Don’t forget about the ultimate dynamic duo: Eggs + Vegetables! Eggs make it easy to follow a plant-based diet because they pair well with vegetables, which are foods Americans often don’t eat enough of. They are also an all-around nutrient powerhouse, providing high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals for healthy living like choline, vitamin B12, and iodine. Plus, pairing eggs with vegetables can help you better absorb the nutrients in the veggies. 💪 According to the American Heart Association, healthy people can include an average of seven eggs per week as part of a heart-healthy diet - And vegetarians may include more eggs in their diets within the context of moderation. What’s your favorite way to pair eggs and veggies?

The science on dietary cholesterol and eggs continues to grow and demonstrates that eggs are an important part of healthy dietary patterns across the lifespan. Overall, these data support the value of eggs as a nutrient-dense food within healthy dietary patterns. The 70-calorie egg is an exceptionally nutrient-rich choice that can help improve diet quality and optimize health. Learn more here - https://lnkd.in/e2r7Dhv

It’s World Egg Day – and we’re thrilled to celebrate the Incredible Egg! 🍳 Eggs and beans were named as star ingredients at the UN Food Systems Summit because of their ability to bring people together, nourish us, and fuel our futures. Learn more about UNFSS and how eggs can play a role in nourishing the world here: https://bit.ly/45fmXnx

We know that cholesterol can be confusing. which is why we're on a mission to clear things up! Here's the real deal: Cholesterol in food does not impact your body’s cholesterol like we once thought; therefore, eggs do not negatively impact heart health. Eggs are nutrient-rich and widely acknowledged to be part of a healthy diet for every age and stage. Learn more about how the dietary guidelines around cholesterol have evolved here: https://bit.ly/3MaY2cT

Eggs – a nutrient-dense food that was once misunderstood for its fat and cholesterol content – are now considered valuable as part of healthy eating patterns. 🍳 How did that happen? Authoritative dietary guidance is based on the body of evidence available at the time. As we learn more through research, we're able to make better recommendations. Learn more about the history of cholesterol research and recommendations here: https://bit.ly/44xxBFK

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and we are here to spread the word loud and clear 📢 Extensive research has shown that eggs do not increase heart disease risk according to a recent Harvard study evaluating up to 32 years of data. According to the American Heart Association, healthy people can include a whole egg every day as part of heart-healthy eating — and older adults can have two. Check out the latest information and resources for healthcare professionals on eggs as part of a heart healthy diet: https://lnkd.in/gFFxyeKN

It’s no secret that eggs are powerful fuel for serious athletes, which is why the stars in Paris were demanding more. Check out a few reasons why eggs are on the plates of our world's top athletes—from our very own Jenny A. Houchins, PhD, RD https://lnkd.in/ecSkwpuf

Want to learn how to create dynamic, engaging, useful video content to share your nutrition knowledge? Check out this brand-new webinar, Bite-Sized Brilliance: Creating Engaging Nutrition Videos, sponsored by the Egg Nutrition Center, to dive into the world of video creation. And earn 1.0 free CPEU while you’re at it! Featuring Sara Haas, RDN, LDN @cookinrd , this fun, informative webinar will show you how to harness the potential of video to connect with diverse audiences. You’ll learn about video production, crafting compelling messages and navigating the complexities of sharing nutrition information online. Get access to this practical skill-building webinar here: https://bit.ly/3S2JgrW