CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J. — Women's Health has continued its long-running program of identifying the top foods for women, and has awarded Eggland's Best Organic eggs a coveted spot on their prestigious 2014 "Supermarket Stars" list.
Each year, Women's Health highlights the top packaged foods for women in a variety of categories that must be nutrient-packed while still tasting great. Women's Health was especially impressed with Eggland's Best Organic eggs this year, awarding them "Best Recovery Food."
What differentiates Eggland's Best eggs from ordinary eggs is the proprietary all-vegetarian hen feed that also contains healthy grains, canola oil, and a wholesome supplement of rice bran, alfalfa, sea kelp and Vitamin E – no animal fat, no animal by-products, and no recycled or processed food. As a result, Eggland's Best eggs are nutritionally superior to ordinary eggs and have 25 percent less saturated fat, four times more vitamin D, and three times more vitamin B12. In addition, one Eggland's Best large egg contains just 60 calories.
"When I buy a carton of Eggland's Best eggs, I know I'm getting the best egg there is," said Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer Tammy Lakatos. "Eggs are packed with protein, but Eggland's Best eggs are also higher in essential nutrients like vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids that aid in muscle recovery. These are just a few of the many reasons why I only serve my family Eggland's Best eggs!"
Along with being nutritionally superior, independent research by the Journal of Applied Poultry Research concluded that Eggland's Best eggs also stay fresher longer than ordinary eggs. Eggland's Best Organic eggs carry the official seal of the USDA, certifying them as 100% organic. In addition to their Organic variety, Eggland's Best eggs are also available in their Classic and Cage Free varieties.
"Eggland's Best works diligently to produce the most nutritious and best tasting egg and we are proud to be recognized this year as a top food for women by Women's Health," said Charlie Lanktree, President and CEO of Eggland's Best. "We've received this award a number of times in the past several years and it is an achievement we strive for every year."
For more information on Eggland's Best eggs and for delicious recipes, please visit www.egglandsbest.com.
To view the full list of Women's Health 2014 "Supermarket Stars" please visit www.WomensHealthMag.com/SupermarketStars
About Eggland's Best Eggs
Eggland's Best (EB) is the No. 1 branded egg in the U.S. and is an excellent source of vitamins B2, B5 and Riboflavin. EB eggs have four times the Vitamin D, more than double the Omega-3, 10 times the Vitamin E and 25 percent less saturated fat than ordinary eggs. EB eggs also contain only 60 calories and stay fresher longer than ordinary eggs.
The distinctive "EB" stamp on the shell assures consumers and food service customers that the eggs meet the highest production standards. Eggland's Best has also been awarded Product of the Year in the egg category by Product of the Year USA. Eggland's Best hens are fed a strictly controlled, high-quality, all-vegetarian diet, which results in a better tasting, more nutritious and fresher egg. EB eggs are available in medium, large, extra-large, jumbo, cage free, organic, hard-cooked and peeled, liquid egg whites, and are certified as Kosher. For more information, visit www.egglandsbest.com.
Source: Eggland's Best
