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In 2016, the long-standing limit on cholesterol intake was lifted with the release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a decision based on years of research suggesting the connection between dietary and plasma cholesterol is minimal. This was welcome news for egg-enthusiasts everywhere, but came with one caveat: a compound called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) that […]

As we approach the holidays it does not mean you “have to gain weight”. It seems many people do not understand moderation, but I think they do realize when they’ve eaten too much! Some things you can do to have a Healthy Holiday and not a Hefty Holiday! Make sure to eat adequate protein at

The Egg Nutrition Center interviewed Dr. Maria-Luz Fernandez, a nutrition researcher at the University of Connecticut. For many years, Dr. Fernandez has studied the impact of diet on various health indices in Hispanic and non-Hispanic subjects. She has done feeding studies in Mexico, and has a keen sense of the health and nutrition issues that

The Egg Nutrition Center (ENC) is fortunate to work with its Health Professional Advisors (HPAs), a group made up of a variety of health experts who are committed to better nutrition and optimal health. Last week ENC met with our HPAs in San Antonio, TX. Among the topics discussed was food insecurity and how nutrient-dense,

Here’s what we’ve been reading here at ENC regarding protein the past couple of weeks! Check the articles out! Protein/Macronutrient Composition “Myofibrillar muscle protein synthesis rates subsequent to a meal in response to increasing doses of whey protein at rest and after resistance exercise”  (Witard et al. Am J Clin Nutr. E-pub ahead of print)This

March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM), a nutrition education and information campaign celebrated annually by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The purpose of NNM is to bring attention to the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. According to the Academy of

October 29th is World Stroke Day. Learn more about stroke prevalence and prevention: Stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide, but ranks 5th in the US According to a new report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), progress in preventing stroke deaths has actually slowed down in 38 states and stroke rates

In a recent article, Bill and Melinda Gates, co-chairs of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, highlighted the many reasons why they believe raising chickens can be a solution to poverty and malnutrition in developing countries, “It’s pretty clear to me that just about anyone who’s living in extreme poverty is better off if they

High quality protein in eggs makes them a great choice in a carbohydrate-controlled diet. The nutritional benefits of eggs have been well established, despite their dietary cholesterol content. In fact, the forthcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 may no longer restrict dietary cholesterol intake, as experts agree that it’s no longer a “nutrient of concern.”

Vitamin A is most commonly recognized for its beneficial effects on eye health, while its other important functions are often overlooked.  As with other vitamins, there are different forms of vitamin A – one form that is most readily absorbed in the body is known as retinol, which is found in liver, eggs, and milk.