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Did You Know...
Eggs are an excellent source of high quality protein.
- A good source of 11 essential
nutrients.
- One of the few food sources
of vitamins A and D.
- An excellent source of choline,
an essential nutrient which plays a role in brain development
and memory. One egg yolk provides nearly half the recommended
amount of choline per day.
- A source of the carotenoids
(lutein and zeaxanthin) - which may reduce the risk of cataracts
and age related macular degeneration.
Source: Canadian Egg Marketing
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