NATIONAL EGG DAY – June 3 | National Day Calendar
National Egg Day falls on June 3 on the National Day Calendar and it’s a perfect time to get a crack on celebrating this food holiday.
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Eggs are a nutrient-rich food that has gone back and forth with science and nutritionists over the decades with people asking how many eggs are too many for a healthy diet. Whatever the decision is this year, we know one egg provides an excellent source of protein and vitamin D. At 75 calories and 5 grams of fat, it’s an easy choice to satisfy hunger, too.
5 Egg-celent Facts
- About 100 billion eggs are produced by American egg farmers each year.
- Fresh eggs are hard to peel.
- The average American consumes about 285 eggs a year.
- Egg shells can have more than 17,000 pores.
- Storing eggs upside down makes them last longer.
Eggs are easily seasoned and pair well with vegetables to increase the nutritional value of a meal. Eggs are an essential ingredient to baked goods and are a part of our everyday diets. There’s so much to celebrate in these small packages.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL EGG DAY
Enjoy eggs for breakfast. How about a fried egg sandwich for lunch? What’s your favorite way to enjoy an egg? Share your favorite way to enjoy eggs on social media using the hashtag #NationalEggDay.
Educators and families, check out a project from the April National Day Calendar Classroom that works well to celebrate this day, too!
NATIONAL EGG DAY HISTORY
While National Day Calendar has yet identified the origins of this egg-cellent holiday, take a crack at these other food celebrations. They’re hard to beat. That’s all yolks!………..[read more]
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