Eggs are naturally one of the most nutritious foods on the market today. They are an excellent source of high quality protein, essential to growth and development. They contain all nine amino acids that make up a complete protein. In fact, the amino acids contained in eggs are so well suited to the human body that scientists use eggs to measure the protein value of other foods. In addition, eggs provide a large portion of recommended daily intake of numerous of vitamins and minerals. The Canadian Food Guide considers one or two eggs as one portion from the "meat and substitutes" category.

When it comes to convenience, ease of preparation and good nutrient value for the food dollar, few foods can compete with the unbeatable egg! (Omega 3 enriched eggs, fact sheet, CEMA)

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