Why Eggs Are Worth Celebrating – World Egg Day 2022

Today, the entire world is celebrating the incredible egg. On World Egg Day, not only are we appreciating all things eggs have to offer, but we’re also recognizing the people behind the carton. America’s egg farmers and farmers around the world are an integral part of the egg’s journey to your plate, making World Egg Day a celebration for them too.

Egg farmers have a huge role to play in global efforts to combat food insecurity and produce enough eggs to feed our nation. Their dedication continues to motivate me, as they ensure care and high-quality standards along every step of the way.

American Egg Board Chair Mindy Truex, fourth-generation egg farmer from Warsaw, Indiana, says it best: “It is our mission to nourish American families, and what better way to do that than provide wholesome, nutritious eggs with powerful nutrients to Americans across the country?”

Since Easter 2021, America’s egg farmers have also made good on their pledge to donate 90 million eggs directly from their farms to food banks, nearly doubling the donation of 46 million eggs the year prior. America’s egg farmers remain committed to fighting hunger in 2022 through generous donations of eggs to their communities and foodbanks year-round.

Eggs are an affordable and delicious source of protein, which is why 315.9 million Americans used eggs in 2020. Packed full of vitamins and minerals, eggs are great for eye health, brain function, muscle strength and more, to keep you healthy. Along with the many nutritional benefits of eating eggs, it’s been shown that adults who consume eggs have lower memory decline than adults who don’t (Lee GJ, et al. Egg intake moderates the rate of memory decline in healthy older adults. J Nutr Sci. 2021;10:e79).

There are so many ‘eggcellent’ ways to use eggs in your diet and there’s no better day than today to try a new egg creation. Top your breakfast avocado toast with a crispy, fried egg, or pair your eggs with plant-based foods to help your body absorb more nutrients. Better yet, check out these incredible egg recipe from around the world! Make sure to celebrate today the right way, with eggs. Happy World Egg Day!