Many reasons to celebrate the egg!

World Egg Day may have come and gone, but there are numerous reasons to continue celebrating the benefits that eggs bring us.

Vincent Guyonnet

January 6, 2025

Interactive display at the World Egg Museum helping to educate young and old on the benefits of eggs.

Interactive display at the World Egg Museum helping to educate young and old on the benefits of eggs.

Dr. Vincent Guyonnet

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