Egg info

• A regular large egg contains about 80 calories, 6.5 grams protein, vitamins A, D, E, and K, and minerals iron, choline, phosphourous, and thiamin.

• Egg whites never alter blood cholesterol negatively. One egg yolk daily will not alter blood cholesterol. More could potentially raise it.

• Eggs lose their flavor and their texture changes as they get older, so fresh eggs are best. They absorb odors through their porous shells, so keep them in the carton they come in, not in a refrigerator door egg bin.

• A fresh egg is harder to peel than an older egg.

• Research shows free-range eggs are more nutritious and have half the cholesterol of other eggs.