The price of eggs rose by 11% in January and does not appear to be coming down in the immediate future. The price hike is primarily due to the bird flu, which killed millions of egg-laying hens in 2022 in the deadliest outbreak in U.S. history.
Facts about Eggs
In the 1970s, the public was urged to avoid eggs because one egg contained about 185 milligrams of cholesterol, which was assumed would contribute to high blood cholesterol, leading to heart attacks. However, about 20 years ago, the advice changed, and eggs became a recommended source of protein.
Eggs are a complete source of high-quality protein, containing all nine essential amino acids [1]. They are also low in calories, about 71 calories per egg,...