May is National Eggs Month and a University of Illinois Extension nutrition educator is working to dispell some of the myths around eggs that have taken form over time.
Eggs can be a contentious topic among some health advocates but Caitlin Mellendorf at the University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties says research shows eggs are extremely nutritious.
According to Mellendorf, advancements in research around eggs are showing that they are very beneficial despite the sometimes perceived risks with cholesterol. She points out research advancements have shown that the cholesterol risks are actually not as detrimental as once thought.
A common question surrounding eggs is the white eggs versus brown eggs and the difference between them. Mellendorf says the nutritional value of a white egg to a brown egg does not change.
Mellendorf says eggs have a lot of versatility and can be prepared or incorporated into meals in a lot of ways. For tips on how to do that, visit extension.illinois.edu/dmp for more from her and other experts at the Extension.