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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Eating Eggs Can Actually Lower Bad Cholesterol, New Study Says
Over the years, the guidance on eating eggs has been wildly inconsistent, with some studies suggesting that the popular breakfast choice is deleterious to one's health, while other studies prop them up as an excellent source of protein and other nutrients. Well, a new study adds its voice to the growing body of evidence that eggs are actually really good for you. It's an examination of the discrete influences of saturated fat and cholesterol on levels of low-density lipoprotein (LPL), or 'bad', cholesterol in the body. "Eggs have long been unfairly cracked by outdated dietary advice. They're unique – high in cholesterol, yes, but low in saturated fat. Yet it's their cholesterol level that has often caused people to question their place in a healthy diet," says exercise scientist Jonathan Buckley of the University of South Australia. "In this study, we separated the effects of cholesterol and saturated fat, finding that high dietary cholesterol from eggs, when eaten as part of a low saturated fat diet, does not raise bad cholesterol levels. Instead, it was the saturated fat that was the real driver of cholesterol elevation." Related: Study Finds Eggs Might Protect Brain Health And Lower Cholesterol The researchers recruited 61 adults with the same baseline levels of LDL cholesterol, and tasked them with undertaking three different diets, for five weeks each. A total of 48 participants completed all three diets. The first was a high-cholesterol, low-saturated fat diet that included two eggs per day. The second was a low-cholesterol, high-saturated fat with no eggs. Finally, the third was high in both cholesterol and saturated fat, and included one egg per week. The results showed that diets high in saturated fat correlated with a rise in LDL cholesterol levels. However, the high-cholesterol, low-saturated fat diet produced a reduction in LDL cholesterol levels – suggesting that eggs are not responsible for bad cholesterol. "You could say we've delivered hard-boiled evidence in defense of the humble egg," Buckley says. "So, when it comes to a cooked breakfast, it's not the eggs you need to worry about – it's the extra serve of bacon or the side of sausage that's more likely to impact your heart health." The research has been published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Related News Vape Fluid Warps The Skulls of Fetal Mice, Study Shows Heart Cancer Strikes Very Rarely. An Expert Reveals Why. Brain Variations Identified in Children With Restrictive Eating Disorders Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) Acquires Echo Lake Foods for $258M
We recently compiled a list of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. stands sixth on our list among the most undervalued stocks. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM), the largest U.S. producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs, offers a wide range of products, including conventional, cage-free, organic, and specialty eggs. Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, the company distributes its products nationwide and is now expanding beyond shell eggs to meet changing consumer preferences. A key development is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM)'s recent $258 million acquisition of Echo Lake Foods, a producer of ready-to-eat egg-based breakfast items. This strategic move enables the business to diversify into value-added products like hard-cooked and shelf-stable eggs, strengthening its presence in the food service and retail sectors. With Echo Lake generating $240 million in annual sales and achieving 10% compound annual growth, the acquisition aligns with growing demand for protein-rich, convenient breakfast options. janon kas/ In addition to product diversification, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM) is advancing sustainability efforts by working to inventory and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The corporation has also formed a dedicated biosecurity team to manage bird flu risks, reinforcing its commitment to food safety and supply chain resilience. While we acknowledge the potential of CALM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None.
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- General
- Bloomberg
More Expensive Cage-Free Eggs Are Booming in US, Despite Trump's Efforts
You'd be forgiven for thinking all egg-related news these days is bad. Bird flu has devastated farms across the US, driving up prices at the supermarket and even leading to a surcharge at Waffle House earlier this year. But there's something to celebrate in the world of eggs. We're fast approaching a major milestone: converting 50% of the US flock to cage-free. There are now more than 130 million cage-free laying hens in the US, almost five times as many as in 2012, making up about 46% of the country's entire egg-laying hen flock, according to the latest monthly report from the US Department of Agriculture. Even though the eggs cost more, Americans continue to reach for higher-welfare options at the grocery store. Some restaurant chains are even beating their own cage-free goals. This isn't chicken feed—it's real progress. Now the Trump administration is trying to stop it.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Where Does Trader Joe's Source Its Eggs From?
Trader Joe's, a beloved grocery chain known for its private label products, offers a wide assortment of eggs. Its selection features Grade A eggs in various sizes and standards, such as farm fresh eggs (which are one of the secrets for making the best scrambled eggs), pasture-raised eggs, and cage-free eggs. But who is housing the hens that produce them? While Trader Joe's keeps its prices cheap by selling only its own private labels, many of the eggs offered at the chain are sourced from Carol's Eggs, a brand that falls under the umbrella of the New Hampshire-based company Pete & Gerry's. When companies use private labels, such as Carol's Eggs, there is often no interaction with the farmers, which can obscure farming practices. However, those worried about the treatment of the hens at Carol's Eggs will be happy to hear that the operation is fully transparent and meets humane standards when it comes to raising chickens. In fact, the non-profit watchdog organization The Cornucopia Institute noted that the farm allowed its hens access to a well-vegetated pasture and both indoor and outdoor enrichment. Although there are some items you should never buy at Trader Joe's, you can rest assured that TJ's eggs are high quality. Moreover, Carol's Eggs' parent company, Pete & Gerry's, paved the way for humane and sustainable egg production in the U.S. Read more: The Definitive Ranking Of Grocery Store Butter Brands The History Of Pete & Gerry's Carol's Eggs, along with the overarching Pete & Gerry's brand, originated from the Ward family farm in the 1950s. Les Ward passed the farm down to his daughter, Carol Ward, and her husband, Gerry Laflamme. Later, the married couple joined with Carol's cousin Pete to create the parent company Pete & Gerry's in 1980. However, the merger between the two happened during the farming crisis that spanned throughout the '70s and into the mid 1980s. The crisis was driven in part by poor lending policies that left many small-town farms in financial ruin. As a result, the industry saw widespread consolidation and the rise of factory farming. For Pete & Gerry's, this meant an uphill battle to compete against industrial-sized egg producers and the company fell on hard times as a result. Despite the challenges, the egg producer did not adopt industrialized farming methods. Around this time, however, Carol and Gerry's son, Jesse Laflamme, had returned home from college to take over the family business full-time. Jesse made the bold decision to go fully organic, telling Inc. in a 2018 interview that the change was a "Hail Mary pass to save the farm, since the organic market was practically nonexistent at the time." Despite the risk, his plan paid off, and the farm turned around within two years. In 2003, Pete & Gerry's became the first egg producer in the United States to become Certified Humane. Read the original article on Chowhound. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
What your favorite way of eating eggs says about you, according to a study
Your daily breakfast choice might reveal more about yourself than you imagine. According to a study commissioned by the British Egg Industry Council, your style of eggs can predict everything from your personality to your fashion sense. Over 1,000 adults took a detailed survey about their lifestyle, family life, and, how they cook their eggs. The results revealed that childless adults typically prefer a more leisurely breakfast of scrambled eggs, while those with four or more kids opt for fast fried eggs. The choice might even be linked to your profession - with manual workers, casual laborers, and the unemployed generally choosing fried eggs. Poached eggs Using a mathematical technique called the Generalized Linear Regression Model, the researchers used their survey results to predict character and lifestyle traits based on egg choices. This revealed that poached eggs are generally the favorite choice of fathers with two children. Poached egg lovers are also likely to come from small families themselves, with no more than one older brother or sister. In terms of their personality, fans of poached eggs tend to be the life of the party -you are likely to be socially outgoing and extroverted. You may also have a tendency to wear flashy 'decorative clothing' and have a passion for upbeat music. After all that, it might not come as a surprise to learn that poached egg lovers are also happier than most people on average. Boiled eggs Those who listed boiled eggs as their preferred choice had a greater tendency to be disorganized, careless, and impulsive. This group also scored lower for conscientiousness, which is the psychological propensity to be responsible, organized, hardworking, and goal-oriented. Perhaps related to these points, boiled egg lovers are also more likely to be women and run a greater risk of getting divorced at some point in their lives. Fried eggs According to the survey, fried egg lovers are employed in some form of skilled labor. They are also likely to come from big families, with multiple brothers and sisters and at least four children of their own. In stark contrast to those who like their eggs boiled, fried egg enjoyers are free-spirited individuals. If you always take your eggs sunny-side up, you are probably open to new experiences, are creative, curious, and imaginative. You may also have a better than normal ability to vividly recall your dreams in the morning. Additionally, those who prefer fried eggs are better informed about sex, have a wider array of sexual experiences, and stronger sex drives than average. Scrambled eggs Based on this data, scrambled eggs are the go-to choice for the young professional. If scrambled eggs are top of your breakfast menu, you're probably childless, between the ages of 29 and 39, and likely to live in a city. You are also more likely to be in a managerial or senior-level job and to own your home. Psychologically, scrambled egg fans tend to score lower for neuroticism. That means they experience anger, sadness, or anxiety less frequently and less intensely than other people. However, people in this group are also more guarded and less open to other people. Omelettes If you somehow find time to make yourself an omelette in the morning, then you probably have your life together to an impressive degree. And the data from this study agrees, as people who selected omelette as their favorite were more reliable, well-organized, and self-disciplined. Unsurprisingly, these paragons of virtue are also more likely to have tidy homes. To make things even better, omelette eaters tend to have longer life expectancies, lower rates of divorce and are more likely to be a professional.
