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Eggs for Energy |
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The Power of Protein |
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Eggs = Protein
With 6 grams of the highest quality protein and 14 key nutrients, eggs provide the energy needed to keep you going. They are a natural choice for a healthy, active lifestyle.
Eggs are one of the few foods considered to be a complete protein, because they contain all 9 essential amino acids. Amino acids are considered the "building blocks for the body" because they help form protein.
In addition to giving you energy, your body uses the protein found in eggs to:
- build and repair body tissue and cells
- grow strong hair and nails
- build and maintain healthy muscles
- help fight infections
- help keep your body fluids in balance
To maintain a healthy, balanced diet, Canada's Food Guide recommends eating 1 to 3 food guide servings of meat and alternatives every day, depending on age and gender. This should include a variety of protein sources, including meat, poultry, fish, beans and eggs.
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