May is National Egg Month and what better way to celebrate than making your favorite egg recipes? Eggs are packed with many vitamins and nutrients, making them a great meal or snack.   Each part of the egg, both the yolk and egg whites, are rich in nutrients and have their own health benefits. While…

Did you know that nearly 32 million Americans have some sort of food allergy? Food allergies can be very dangerous, they are different from food intolerances because they involve an immune response that can be life-threatening.   May is National Food Allergy Awareness Month, and this week of May 10th through May 15th is Awareness…

Today we celebrate National Egg Day! I know that eggs can sometimes have a bad rap… butdid you know that they actually have many nutritional benefits? They contain 13 essential nutrients and phytonutrients to aid in keeping eyes healthy, a healthy pregnancy and brain function. Eggs also contain 6 g of protein and are often used by…

Did you know that today is World Egg Day?  Unfotunately, eggs have gotten a bad rap over the years, but they’re actually incredibly nutrient dense and good for you!  People have been eating eggs all over the world for decades!   Egg-cellent Nutrition   Did you know that 1 egg contains 6 grams of high…

Did you know that September is National Better Breakfast Month? I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! It not only sets the tone for the rest of your day, but it also promotes healthy blood sugar levels and overall metabolism. Unfortunately, breakfast is often the…

Now that September is here and school is back in full swing, a good healthy breakfast is more important than ever. In fact, perhaps that’s why September is Better Breakfast Month! We’ve always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is because the word breakfast actually means “break-fast”. After…

When you were a child, you were probably told, “Breakfast is the MOST important meal of the day”, right? Well, I agree! Breakfast literally means “break-fast”. You sleep for 8-12 hours and by morning; your energy levels are low. Breakfast provides your body with the energy it needs to start your day! Why Breakfast?  …

The microwave oven is a great invention that has helped immensely with modern-day lifestyles.  The microwave provides you with an option for quick reheating when you are busy doing a million things.  Microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation to heat foods up quickly, efficiently, and evenly compared to other slower methods of heating and cooking.  …

Today is National Egg Day and I thought it would be the perfect day to shed light on the truth about eggs.  For many, they either eat eggs as a breakfast staple or shy away from them in fear of them raising their cholesterol.  But, eggs are actually a very healthy breakfast option (and great…

The weather has finally changed and it’ definitely feeling like winter outside. I don’t know about you but my favorite way to start a cold, winter day is with a nice warm breakfast. There are plenty of options for a hot meal on a winter morning but there is no better way to start the…

This week we not only celebrate Passover and Easter, but we also celebrate the staple food that is a major part of these big holidays – eggs!  Every year, the Egg Nutrition Center sponsors National Egg Salad Week, which is a perfect time to make use of all of the leftover eggs you have from…

The egg has always been a staple breakfast item in American culture and is a healthy staple at that!  Even though the protein found in egg whites is some of the highest quality protein we can consume, the egg yolk has gotten a bad reputation over the years because of its high level of cholesterol. …

Eating certain foods can help to reduce the risk of cataracts and eye disease. Below are foods that encourage preventative eye care. Fatty Fish:  Fatty fish contains Omega 3 fatty acids such as DHA, which is recommended for dry eyes and which help to restore the structural support of the eye’s membranes. Examples of fatty…

Peanuts: peanut allergy is the leading cause of severe allergic reactions, affecting about 1.1% of the population. Shellfish: shellfish can also cause severe allergic reactions.  Shellfish are classified as mollusks (clams, mussels, oysters), and crustaceans (shrimp, lobster, crabs).  Shrimp is considered the most allergenic. Fish:  Pollock, salmon, cod, tuna, snapper, eel, and tilapia are among…