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Surprisingly Simple Tips to Utilize MyPlate
December 23, 2019
The Egg Nutrition Center partnered with Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD to write this blog post. The Egg Nutrition Center is proud to be a Strategic Partner of the ChooseMyPlate program. MyPlate is a tool created by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to teach people how to make healthy food and beverage choices from […]
Can Eggs Be Part Of A Healthy Diet In Children?
November 18, 2019
With children in school and on a routine schedule, there can be frustration and anxiety about what goes on to the breakfast plate for those active young, ready-to-learn brains. As someone who is immersed in nutrition research, I often get asked questions usually framed into one of two buckets: which foods should I eat and […]
Eggciting New Products Hit the Shelves in 2019
November 12, 2019
Tradition Joins Trends for Diverse Array of Introductions CHICAGO (November 12, 2019) — Eggs are tasty, versatile and packed with protein; qualities not lost on product formulators who used this ubiquitous ingredient in innovative new ways in 2019. Egg ingredients appeared in more than 2,300 new product introductions in the first three quarters of the year […]
American Egg Board CEO Anne L. Alonzo Honored as a Chicago United 2019 Business Leader of Color
November 7, 2019
CHICAGO (November 7, 2019) — Anne L. Alonzo, President & CEO of the American Egg Board, the agricultural marketing arm of the U.S. egg industry, will be among a prestigious list of Chicago executives honored tonight at Chicago United’s Bridge Awards. The event celebrates the 2019 Business Leaders of Color (BLC), a list of 50 of […]
The American Egg Board Debuts Heritage Incredible Egg Trend with Nyesha Arrington
October 16, 2019
LA Chef Draws Inspiration from Her Multicultural Family for an Eggcentric Take on Wontons CHICAGO (Oct. 16, 2019) — As a part of its Incredible Egg Trends series, the American Egg Board (AEB) releases the next chapter, centering around the “Heritage” trend featuring Chef Nyesha Arrington. Interest in multicultural cuisine continues to lead with 53% of […]
Food as Lifestyle Medicine
October 15, 2019
Featured article in the Fall 2019 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Victoria Shanta Retelny, RDN, LDN Disease prevention is the key when it comes to living a longer, healthier life. Lifestyle medicine, which focuses on prevention rather than treatment of chronic diseases, is gaining momentum. The World Health Organization estimates that, by 2020, two-thirds of […]
Affordability is Key to Healthy Eating Around the World
October 10, 2019
Research continues to show the value of nutrient-dense animal sourced foods as part of healthy eating patterns in the U.S. and around the world. On World Egg Day, we highlight the incredible, nutrient-dense egg as part of a global solution to inadequate nutrition, and consider new insights of challenges of consuming healthy diets both globally and within the U.S. […]
Eggs: A Perfect Ingredient For Powerful Produce Pairings
October 8, 2019
Featured article in the Fall 2019 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up. Too often, nutrition discussions emphasize single nutrients or foods. Focusing on recipes, meals, and dietary patterns are better approaches for ensuring nutrient needs are met. It is also essential to ensure recommendations focus on flavor and enjoyment. This is especially true when making recommendations to […]
How Eggs Can Provide Sustainable Nutrition To Fight World Hunger
By Mickey Rubin, PhD Executive DirectorThe Egg Nutrition Center (part of the American Egg Board) According to the World Health Organization, millions of children around the world suffer from stunting and wasting as a result of insufficient nutrition. In other words, they’re not growing normally and their bodies are skeletal and frail. Even here in the […]