Category Archives: Eggs

Eggs and the Vegan Diet

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Veganism is different from vegetarianism. For the vegan, all animal products are unsuitable for consumption, whereas for the vegetarian, meat and fish cannot be eaten, but other animal products such as milk and eggs can be consumed because they are … Continue reading →

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Happy Hens Lay Healthy Eggs

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are a highly nutritious food because they contain all the nutrients required to make a small chicken. However, eggs are not fertilised and as such are not living organisms. One aspect of egg production that has come under scrutiny … Continue reading →

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Omega-3: Fish Oil or Non-Fish Oil Sources

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Robert Barrington

There is a lot of confusion surrounding omega-3 fatty acids and the best source for them. Generally, fish oils are considered the primary source of omega-3 fats as they contain both eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA: C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA: … Continue reading →

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The Iron Content of Eggs

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Iron is an essential nutrient that is required for a number of important reasons including brain function and oxygen transport. Many people are iron deficient and it is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Iron is found in … Continue reading →

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Beans on Toast Versus Egg On Toast

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Beans on toast and egg on toast are both excellent meal choices. Both are “fast food” in so far as they are quick to prepare, yet both are of high quality and contain a number of beneficial nutrients. Beans are … Continue reading →

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Eggs As A Source of Antioxidants

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are a highly nutritious food that are high in protein. In addition, if the chickens that lay the eggs are fed a free range diet, and allowed to forage for food, the eggs can also be a source if … Continue reading →

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More on Eggs and Blood Cholesterol

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are a rich source of cholesterol. This cholesterol is contained mainly in the yolk of the eggs. Some sources claim that consumption of eggs is associated with detrimental health effects because of the cholesterol within the eggs. However, the … Continue reading →

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Enrichment of Eggs With Lycopene

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are a nutrient rich food that provides a broad spectrum of essential nutrients. This should be no surprise as eggs contain all the nutrients to grow a young chick. Although eggs are generally regarded as a healthy food, the … Continue reading →

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Beans on Toast Versus Egg On Toast

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Breaking The Eggs Cause Heart Disease Myth

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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