World Egg Day

Every second Friday in October we celebrate World Egg Day – a day where we can spread the health benefits and versatility of eggs.

For many years, eggs have played a major part in feeding families around the world. Eggs are one of nature’s highest quality sources of protein, and indeed contain many of the key ingredients for life. The proteins contained within eggs are highly important in the development of the brain and muscles, have a key role to play in disease prevention and contribute to general well-being. Eggs therefore plays an important role in every stage of human development from 0 to 100+.

Here is a DOZEN reason for you to join us in celebrating World Egg Day on the 12^th of October 2018:

1. Before Birth: Proteins are the building blocks of life. Full of essential nutrients, eggs contribute to healthy foetal development.
2. Child’s Play: A high-quality source of protein is vital in childhood. Every cell in the human body contains protein which is needed in our diets in order to generate new cells. Eggs provide a complete food solution that supports healthy brain development in young children and improves concentration levels at school.
3. Working Hard: Into adulthood – not only do eggs build protein and repair tissue, they are also essential for making enzymes and hormones. Having an egg-rich diet will make you feel fuller for longer.
4. Healthier for Longer: Egg protein helps repair body tissue as we grow older and are essential for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
5. Giving children just one egg a day for 6 months, together with a reduced sugar diet, may help them achieve a healthy height and prevent stunting.
6. In proportion to the calorie count of eggs, the provide 12% of the Daily Value for protein and a wide variety of other nutrients such as vitamin A, B6, B12, folate, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
7. Eggs can be eaten any time of the day.
8. If you are looking to shed some pounds, studies have shown that an increase in protein and reduction in carbohydrates can stabilize blood sugar which can lead to reduced, in-between meal snacking.
9. Eggs contain all 9 essential amino acids, which is why the World Health Organization (WHO) uses egg protein as the gold standard for evaluating protein in other foods.
10. Eggs contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin which prevents macular degeneration – playing a crucial role in eye health.
11. The cholesterol found in eggs aren’t all that negative. Cholesterol plays and important part in your body. It is a structural molecule that is essential to every cell membrane.
12. Eggs are an unbeatable package when it comes t versatility, top quality protein at a very affordable price. They are an excellent source of choline, are convenient to prepare and taste terrific – there is just no competition.