Experts advocate importance of eggs in diet on World Egg Day

Studies demonstrate that eating eggs can lower the risk of heart disease in healthy people

October 9 being World Egg Day, poultry experts got together to discuss the vision forward for the industry and the importance of this protein-rich food in our diet. Eggs as we all know are counted amongst the most economical, accessible healthiest foods across the globe.

In a webinar hosted by Suresh Chitturi, Chairman, International Egg Coordination Committee (IEC) along with Tim Labert, Former, Chairman International Egg Commission & CEO, Egg Farmer of Canada, Dr Raghav Sunil – MS Orthopaedics, and Sanjoy Mukerji – CEO, Indian Poultry Review, discussed case studies and shared business insights about the industry during this new normal, as we continue to fight COVID pandemic. They also highlighted – egg as a healthy diet.

In his opening statement, Chitturi said “The egg supply chain has remained strong in 2020. Even during the pandemic, egg farmers worked with gusto with their partners to deliver fresh, local, high-quality eggs to India. That’s why this World Egg Day, we’re expressing our appreciation for their contribution, and the importance of eggs.”

Labert, said “I believe the egg industry will continue its exponential growth in India, Asia and around the world, as we enhance the efficiencies, sustainability, at the farmer level to further grow the outreach of this efficient animal protein. Eggs have a positive impact on climate change. We are working with Asian farmers to make the egg production viable and sustainable.”

Chitturi, Dr Sunil, and Mukherjee had a panel discussion on ‘Egg, much more than the perfect protein- An Egg-ceptional Superfood’. Followed by a Q&A session had various questions from participants on egg consumption and egg being part of our healthy diet.

The highlight of the discussion had facts about the ability to tackle any health hazard that is related to immunity and nutritional level of one’s body.

Studies demonstrate that eating eggs can lower the risk of heart disease in healthy people. Despite containing cholesterol, eggs contain high-density levels (HDL) or ‘good’ cholesterol. Research shows that people with higher levels of HDL generally have reduced risks of heart disease.