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Growing evidence supports eggs as a beneficial addition to healthy diets, even for people who are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease
August 25, 2022
The American Heart Association (AHA) 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. “For older normocholesterolemic patients, given the nutritional benefits and convenience of eggs, consumption of up to 2 eggs per day is acceptable within the […]
Nutritious Comfort Food
June 1, 2022
The Egg Nutrition Center partnered with Jessica Ivey, RDN, LDN to write this blog post. Crave-worthy comfort foods and hearty, rich dishes may not be especially nutrient-rich, but with a few upgrades, you can enjoy your favorite fare with more nutrition in each bite. Include a source of high-quality protein. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommend […]
American Egg Board Names Dana Lawnzak Director of Food Chain Outreach & International Development
May 2, 2022
Seasoned foodservice and retail marketing professional leverages extensive culinary experience to cultivate relationships on behalf of the egg industry (CHICAGO) May 2, 2022 – The American Egg Board recently named Dana Lawnzak Director of Food Chain Outreach & International Development. Reporting to Mike Koenigs, Chief of Operations, Lawnzak will be responsible for building strategic relationships with food […]
American Egg Board Unveils 45th Annual First Lady’s Commemorative Egg
April 16, 2022
America’s Egg Farmers Honor Dr. Jill Biden’s Commitment to Ensuring Education for All at White House Easter Egg Roll and Donate Over 100,000 Eggs to Annual Event and Local Foodbank (WASHINGTON, DC) April 16, 2022 – The American Egg Board (AEB), on behalf of America’s egg farmers, has unveiled the 2022 First Lady’s Commemorative Egg, a symbolic […]
When is an egg not just an egg? The importance of global food systems
April 7, 2022
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, we each have a role to play in ensuring that food is accessible for all – while also being good for us and the planet. As dietitians and healthcare professionals, we are aware of how the foods we choose to eat not only impact our health, but also the […]
