Nutrition Unscrambled Blog
Inside the Shell: 13 Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Many health professionals recognize the mighty nutrient package of the whole egg and are encouraging their patients and clients to include eggs as part of a diet that focuses on nutrient-rich, whole foods. The high-quality protein in eggs is also becoming more well-known for its satiating effects, which could assist with weight loss and weight …
Dietary Patterns for Cardiometabolic Health: Unscrambling the Guidance Webinar
Join the Egg Nutrition Center and Dr. David Katz of the Yale University Prevention Research Center for a webinar on the important role of dietary patterns in maintaining cardiometabolic health and preventing disease. Dr. Katz will review the latest research on macronutrient composition of the diet and address the evolution of dietary guidance and …
Importance of Protein for Post-Exercise Snacks
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, …
Use ‘Em Up – Ideas for Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs
As we approach the weekend, you may still have some eggs leftover from last week’s Easter festivities. Time is running out to use them, so why not celebrate Egg Salad Week?! Remember hard-boiled eggs (in their shell) should be used within 7 days of cooking. Try this classic egg salad recipe, or have fun and create …
Nutrient Spotlight: Iron
Today’s post focuses on iron, a nutrient that has many different roles in the body. About 65 to 75 percent of the body’s iron is in the blood in the form of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to tissues in the body (1). Iron also helps our muscles store and …
All-Natural Easter Egg Dye Recipes & Tips
In addition to the great Easter tips that Karen Buch provided earlier this week, we wanted to share some more egg-cellent ideas for decorating your Easter eggs this year. Did you know that you can use spices and common foods to dye eggs naturally? Get creative and resourceful – it’s fun and easy to use …
National Nutrition Month & the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: a Sports RD’s Perspective
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. Being …
Easter Eggs from Start to Finish!
Learn how to select, hard-cook and decorate Easter eggs. Then, use them to make this delicious recipe for Deviled Eggs. You’ll gain the 13 essential nutrients found in every egg. Are you planning to hard cook, color and hide eggs in celebration of Easter on March 31st? Use these tips to take you through from …
Pregnancy, Protein, and Promoting Growth
Adequate protein intake is essential in every life stage; however, some stages require increased protein intake for optimal health. During pregnancy, it is recommended that women consume 1.1 g/kg body weight of protein per day, which is up from 0.8g/kg prior to pregnancy. The second and third trimester are the most important times to pay …
Happy National Ag Day
Today is National Ag Day- what a great way to celebrate hardworking farmers. For generations, America’s egg farmers have been committed to delivering high-quality eggs and following the highest standards for caring for the animals and the land they farm. Ever wonder what an egg farm looks like? Check out the videos on the Good …
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