17 Different Nutrients and Vitamins in Eggs
The humble egg. Delicious, nutritious and simply the perfect element for adding nutritional value into any meal – at any time of day.
Australian Eggs Better farming, better eggs, better life.
Australian Eggs advocates for all things eggs. We help Aussie egg farmers implement sustainable practices that provide the best care for animals and the environment – setting the standard for quality, nutrient-rich eggs across the country.
Eggs are nature's superfood, and we want to share with you the amazing ways you can enjoy them every day.
World Egg Day
Friday 9 October
30 years. 30 recipes. 30 reasons.
We're celebrating 30 years of World Egg Day. To mark the occasion, we've brought together 30 delicious recipes and 30 nutritious reasons to put eggs on the menu. Spin the wheel to find your next meal.
Give These Egg-citing Recipes a Crack
Eggs are a breakfast staple, but why limit them to breakfast?! Crack open an egg for a lunchtime frittata or delicious dinner ramen. Find easy recipes to elevate every mealtime below.
Hummingbird Waffles
- Preparation time: 30 min
- Serves: 8 people
Mexican Omelette Waffles
- Preparation time: 20 min
- Serves: 4 people
Mushroom & Cheese Omelette Waffles
- Preparation time: 20 min
- Serves: 4 people
Latest News
Australians are eating more than twice as many eggs as they did 30 years ago
New figures show Australians are now eating a record 282 eggs per person a year, up from around 135 three decades ago
Australians are eating more than twice as many eggs as they were three decades ago, according to figures released today by Australian Eggs to mark 30 years of World…
Egg industry biosecurity measures and labelling changes in response to avian influenza
Australian free range egg farmers are rolling out adjustments to labelling to communicate increased biosecurity measures being applied to protect free range egg farms from avian influenza.
Egg industry steps up to the challenge of H5 avian influenza
Australian Eggs is continuing to support State and Commonwealth authorities in surveillance and response efforts after detections of H5 avian influenza (AI) in wild birds across the country.
Egg industry monitoring H5 avian influenza detections in Australia
Australian Eggs is continuing to support the Australian Government in responding to detections of H5 avian influenza (AI) in wild birds in Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales.
83% of Australians support egg industry amid ongoing global biosecurity concerns
Australians continue to back the egg industry, with new national benchmarking research revealing trust remains strong, driven by confidence in regulation and reliance on eggs as a source of nutrition.
Vitamin D in Eggs
Just under 1 in 4 Australian adults, or 23% have a severe, mild, or moderate vitamin D deficiency. A further 43% is classified as having insufficient circulating vitamin D concentrations.
This Year is Your #EggsEra Can't cook but your wallet, health, and tastebuds need you to?
Australian Eggs is serving up the ultimate guide to hassle-free, budget-friendly, healthy meals – perfect for the laziest of cooks and the most novice chefs.
Get cracking on your culinary journey and discover the key ingredient to making time in the kitchen a dream. Hint: it's eggs.
Egg Essentials
From over-easy to perfectly poached, these foundational recipes will turn you into an eggspert in no time.
Easy Boiled Eggs
- Preparation time: 5 min
- Serves: 1 person
Perfectly Poached Eggs
- Preparation time: 5 min
- Serves: 1 person
Perfect Scrambled Eggs, 3 Ways
- Preparation time: 5 min
- Serves: 2 people
Easy Fried Eggs
- Preparation time: 4 min
- Serves: 1 person
The Mighty Egg A nutrient powerhouse with 17 different vitamins & nutrients.
As mother nature’s original superfood – eggs have been part of our diets across the ages. Yet only now are we learning the full extent of the nutritional wonders they provide, and how beneficial they are in promoting lasting health benefits. Click below to learn more about the health benefits of eggs.
What’s Under the Shell?
We love to crack a good yolk. Because every time we’ll find something inside that will help us kick our health goals. From Vitamin A to Zeaxanthin, learn more about the nutritional value eggs provide to Australians.
Vitamin D in Eggs
Just under 1 in 4 Australian adults, or 23% have a severe, mild, or moderate vitamin D deficiency. A further 43% is classified as having insufficient circulating vitamin D concentrations.
Meal Plans
It can be easy to overlook the importance of our diet when we lead a busy and hectic lifestyle. These 7-day meal plans have been created by an Accredited Practising Dietitian based on meeting the recommendations outlined in the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.
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From Farm to Table
Egg farming is the process of raising hens to produce eggs for human consumption.
Australian egg farmers produce 18.3 million eggs every day to feed the nation, which is 6.68 billion eggs each year.
Want to learn about what it takes to get your egg from farm to plate? Explore Australian Eggs' learn about farming section to see exactly what goes on;
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8 High-Protein Lunches That'll Keep You Going All Afternoon
Lunch is often where healthy eating intentions fall apart. It's rushed, it's easy to skip, and the desk-side snack drawer becomes very appealing by 3pm.
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Vitamin D Foods to Boost Your Mood
Despite Australia's reputation as the sunburnt country, around 1 in 4 adults are vitamin D deficient. In winter, that number climbs sharply in southern states - deficiency rates in Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania can reach close to 50%.
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8 High-Protein Breakfast Ideas to Power Your Morning
Some of the best high-protein breakfast ideas centre on eggs - scrambled, baked, stuffed into muffins or layered into a one-pan wonder. They're one of the highest quality, protein-rich whole foods going around, and with dozens of ways to cook them, there's genuinely no excuse for a boring morning.
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11 Healthy Dinner Recipes You Wouldn’t Think Were Healthy
Healthy dinners that don't compromise on taste. Isn't that everything we could ever wish for? Indeed. And when a dish strikes that perfect balance of nutritious and delicious, it quickly moves up the roster in becoming a weekly staple. But, how do new dinner recipes creep up the ladder?
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Busy Day? 9 Healthy Lunch Ideas to Keep You Going
Lunch. The most oft-neglected meal of the day. Many of us are just trying to get through the busyness of work and life; looking to cram in anything that's quick and simple before sprinting into afternoon activities.
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Back-to-School Healthy Lunchbox Planner for Parents
To balance the lunchbox, include foods from each of the five core food groups (fruit; vegetables, legumes & beans; dairy & alternatives; lean meats, eggs & alternatives; grains & cereals) and add a bottle of water.
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What’s Going on in the Egg Industry?
Fresh From the Feed
Want to see what an egg farm looks like? Take this interactive 360 degree tour to see how eggs are produced in Australia.
