Did You Know?

* All of the cholesterol in an egg is found in the yolk. The egg white is fat free, but there are just five grams of fat in the yolk.

* Eggs are perennial harbingers of spring, associated with renewal and rebirth. From religious ceremony to children's backyard hunts, eggs are key to seasonal tradition and celebration.

* The breed of the hen determines eggshell color. The color of the shell does not significantly influence nutrient content.

* The greenish-gray ring that sometimes forms around the yolk of hard-cooked eggs is caused by a chemical reaction between naturally occurring iron and sulfur. The ring, which is harmless (though not pretty), forms when eggs are cooked too long or held at too-high temperatures.

* When chickens’ diets contain flax seed, they produce eggs with higher amounts of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. (Try Organic Valley Omega-3 Eggs)

* Eggs for breakfast might be just the trick to help us control our weight. Compared to women who ate a bagel-based breakfast, those who included eggs in their morning meal felt satisfied longer and consumed significantly less calories during the rest of the day. (10)