According to studies, eggs have no connection to cardiovascular risk.
A common ingredient in many kitchens, eggs may soon be referred to as a "healthy food" under a new definition suggested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA is revising its definition of "healthy" foods for the first time since 1994 in order to reflect the most recent findings in research and dietary recommendations.
Eggs "provide important nutrients and are specifically recommended by the Dietary Guidelines, 2020–2025, for inclusion in a healthy dietary pattern," the FDA claims in the proposed definition.
The FDA states that the healthy claim can be used as a rapid indicator on food package labels to direct customers toward products that will support the development of healthy eating habits.
Hobey Bauhan, a member of the Virginia Egg Board and president of the Virginia Poultry Federation, stated, "We are thrilled to see the proposed definition, which is fantastic news for egg lovers and farmers who produce eggs."
Because of their versatility, eggs are loved whether they are boiled, fried, scrambled, or used as a component in a variety of dishes. In the last 20 years, egg consumption has climbed by 15%, according to Bauhan, who also noted that eggs are a cost-effective source of protein for consumers.
The proposal, according to Bauhan, "confirms what science shows: eggs are an exceptional source of nutrition, giving the body a lot of protein as well as 13 essential nutrients, such as choline, selenium, riboflavin, essential fatty acids, and vitamins D and B12." It's wonderful to see the FDA reiterating the health advantages through the suggested definition.
Additionally, the new FDA definition eliminates the dietary cholesterol cap, which, according to Mary Rapoport, director of consumer relations for the Virginia Egg Council, had many people "on the fence" about eating eggs.
In a news release, she said that it "exonerates the prior negative headlines regarding eggs." "Data from decades of cholesterol studies reveal no association between egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease."
Lake Wagner, who owns Green Valley Poultry Farm in Washington County with his father, Rodney, expressed similar enthusiasm for the new concept that has been put out.
Virginia's largest shell egg producer, Green Valley Poultry Farm, produces more than 230 million shell eggs annually. He and his father are hopeful this news will encourage more people to incorporate eggs into their diets.
Wagner, who serves as the president of the Virginia Egg Board, declared that eggs are a nutrient powerhouse all around. "But people, don't forget the yolks. The yolk of an egg contains the majority of the vitamins and minerals, including those necessary for maintaining our bodies and minds, as well as over half of the protein.
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