Dietitian shares healthy egg tips for Easter

With Easter around the corner, and the chocolate eggs piling up, many Brits will be looking for ways to balance indulgence with healthy, nutritious meals.

As well as chocolate eggs, real eggs are a big part of Spring celebrations all over the world and are packed with high quality protein, vitamin D, B vitamins and selenium for a healthy immune system, and Omega-3 fatty acids,  making them the healthier option to celebrate Easter. 

Dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton, comments: “The nutrients in eggs are essential for our daily diets, particularly as many of us aren’t reaching optimal intakes. For example, low selenium intake - which could be linked to increased risk of heart disease - is widespread. Just two eggs provide 44% of the selenium recommendation for adults.”

She adds, “Eggs contain a good dose of Vitamin D, which boosts bone health, muscle function and supports optimal immune health. After oily fish, eggs are the richest natural food source of vitamin D.”

The high-quality protein content of eggs makes them an ideal food for people looking to get fitter and healthier too, whether you’re aiming to build muscle, manage weight or generally get stronger and more toned. 

“Eggs contribute all nine essential amino acids – the building blocks of the body – which is why we refer to them as a high-quality protein source. One medium egg provides just 66 kcal, but also contains 6.4g of protein, alongside a wide range of micronutrients. It really is a nutrient-dense, energy-light food that’s great for fuelling regular physical activity,” says Dr Ruxton.

Easter is a time when you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast with friends or family and enjoy real eggs at their nutritious best. You can also relive your childhood by painting boiled eggs with bright colours and rolling them down a hill before sharing a picnic with loved ones.