Nutrition Unscrambled Blog
Dietary Protein Needs Across the Lifecycle
Today’s post comes from Dr. Donald Layman. Dr. Layman is the Director of Research at the Egg Nutrition Center and Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois and a leading researcher studying dietary needs for protein and amino acids. Dietary protein provides the amino acid building blocks to make new proteins. It’s easy to recognize …
Egg Research Update: Atherosclerosis Study
A study published in the journal Atherosclerosis last week suggested that eating eggs can be almost as damaging to you heart as smoking cigarettes. Maybe you’ve seen the press coverage? It was all over the media last week and, needless to say, it kept us pretty busy at the Egg Nutrition Center. First thing we …
Fueling for Exercise
Today’s post is written by one of ENC’s Health Professional Advisors, Dr. Jason Karp. Dr. Karp is a nationally recognized running coach, 2011 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and owner of RunCoachJason.com. He holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology. He writes for international running, coaching, and fitness magazines, is the author of five books, …
Fun Fact Friday: Fire Up the Microwave for Hectic Mornings
Can you believe it’s already the middle of August? It’s been a busy summer here at ENC! For many moms and dads, the “busy-ness” is just beginning. August is back-to-school month, which brings a new slew of activities. Some families are already well into hectic school schedules, while others are just starting their back-to-school shopping. …
What’s for Dinner Wednesdays: A Slice of the Sunshine Vitamin
With days growing shorter and fall approaching, it becomes increasingly difficult for many Americans to meet their vitamin D requirements. Research shows 40 percent of people 65 years of age and older, even those living in sunny climates, are not getting enough vitamin D. So, today’s post focuses on a very “sunny” side of eggs—their …
Athletes Turn to Eggs for High-Quality Protein Source
Today’s post comes from Dave Ellis, RD, CSCS. Ellis is a sports dietitian, who counsels athletic programs on nutrition and teaches athletes how to eat the right foods on a sensible schedule to fuel performance, prevent muscle cramps, finish strong and recover well. He is also a member of ENC’s Health Professional Advisor panel. According …
Fun Fact Friday: Looking Closer at Eggs and Eye Health
Did you know that August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month as well as National Cataract Awareness Month? In honor of these eye health observances, we’re taking a closer look at the nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin, both members of the carotenoid family, are antioxidants found in egg yolks that are believed …
In the News: Unscrambling Specialty Eggs
How do you decide which eggs to buy? Does color matter? And how do eggs become fortified with omega-3’s? With the increasing variety of nutrient-enhanced and specialty eggs in today’s supermarkets, including vegetarian, organic, cage-free, free-range and omega-3, what selection will provide the most affordable nutrition? To answer these questions, Registered Dietitian Kari Kooi and …
Fun Fact Friday: An Egg a Day is OK
At ENC, we are most often asked “How many eggs can I eat?” and “What about cholesterol?” So, we decided to address cholesterol science in this week’s Fun Fact Friday. It’s no wonder there is confusion! Years of mixed messages regarding dietary cholesterol have led to avoidance of foods, such as eggs, to prevent chronic disease. …
What’s For Dinner Wednesday: Dietary Sources of Vitamin D
Like me, you have probably taken note of the great deal of attention health media give to vitamin D research. It’s no wonder when recent studies suggest that vitamin D may provide protection from osteoporosis, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer and several autoimmune diseases. As a result, many people ask me how they can get more vitamin D out of their …
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