Boomer Health E very day, 11,000 baby boomers turn 50, and many thousands more are reaching retirement age. However, this generation anticipates experiencing a different style of retirement than their parents before them. Baby boomers are more concerned with health and vitality than any other generation. Many have ignored good health messages for years, hoping that science and medicine were the quick fix. Today more boomers are more concerned with attaining their goals of "adopting a healthy lifestyle". In the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers determined that not only did eggs lend a greater sense of satiety than a more carbohydrate-laden breakfast with a similar calorie count, but that calorie intake following the egg breakfast remained lower, not just for the rest of the day, but for the next 36 hours. The researchers findings that blood lipids were not impacted during the two-month study, added to the body of research that concludes that healthy adults can enjoy eggs without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease. Versatility, portability, health and vitality—terms that describe the lifestyle baby boomers wish to, and can achieve, given the right foods. Manufacturers simply need to turn to the right ingredients, such as eggs, to help this important market segment reach their goals. For information about health and nutrition topics, visit the Egg Nutrition Center at www.enc-online.org

An Expert's POV on Gluten-Free and Soy Allergens A t the American Egg Board/Egg Nutrition Center, we are often asked if eggs should be considered gluten-free. With the incidence of gluten allergies on the rise, this is an important question that can have great health implications for many Americans. Gluten-Free According to Dr. Steven Taylor from The Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP) at the University of Nebraska, eggs should be considered gluten-free. Dr. Taylor points out that many gluten-free products contain eggs and they do not test positive for gluten. Although it is likely that egg-laying chickens eat wheat grain containing gluten it is also likely that the birds digest the gluten and break it down to it's constituent amino acids, which in turn are used to build chicken and egg proteins. Little if any of the gluten appears to make it to the egg in an intact form. Soy Allergens This appears to be the case regarding soy allergenicity and eggs as well. Although one recent study indicated that small amounts of isoflavones from the soy in chicken feed apparently is transferred to the egg, protein fractions from soy are broken down during the digestive process and are not likely transferred to the egg or meat of the chicken. So folks with soy allergies can enjoy eggs without worrying about a potential allergic reaction. Baked Egg Ingredients May Improve Tolerances Egg allergy affects around 2% of children younger than 5 years old. While studies show that 80% of children eventually outgrow egg allergy, and most in the general population do so by school age, there are still many children retaining egg allergy into their teenage years. It appears that the longer the egg allergy persists, the less likely tolerance develops. This makes eating a variety of foods, in particular outside the home, very challenging, as eggs are present in many prepared foods. According to a study published in the August 2012 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, research indicates that some egg-allergic individuals can tolerate baked egg (as in a muffin), as heating decreases allergenicity by altering the protein structure responsible for triggering an allergic reaction. Recognizing this, researchers characterized the immunologic changes associated with ingestion of baked egg and evaluated the role that baked egg diets play in the development of tolerance to regular egg. Results indicated that the majority of subjects with egg allergy can tolerate baked egg. Long-term ingestion of baked egg is well tolerated and accelerates the development of tolerance to regular egg. These findings present an important shift in the treatment paradigm for egg allergy, as clinical management can improve the quality of life of egg-allergic children and ideally, promote earlier tolerance development.

Senior Wisdom Maturity should bring wisdom and when considering adequate nutrition, each of us has life experiences that have guided us toward making suitable food choices. Women are often the special keepers of that accumulated health knowledge which has proven itself to be tried and true over a lifetime. Gradually over time however, changes occur within our bodies that require some new considerations and practices. After age 40, women begin to replace some muscle tissue with fat tissue leading to a reduction in the number of calories one needs as they age. Hormones that once protected women from the risk of heart disease now decline and after menopause women are more likely to put on weight in the dangerous abdominal area. Bone mineral density may also decline as a result of carefree consumption during earlier stages in a woman’s life and a declining ability to absorb valuable nutrients. A lifetime of healthy eating and exercise should prevent some of the more devastating changes that accompany aging. A healthy intake for the adult woman should include adequate amounts of all nutrients known to be essential. Although nutrient needs are the same throughout adulthood, this must be offset by a diminished requirement for calories as one ages. Foods consumed should contain the most nutrients one can get for the number of calories the food supplies. This is what nutrition experts mean by nutrient density, which has growing importance as we age. Nutritional concerns for mature women include adequate protein, fluid, vitamin and mineral intake. Animal protein intake has been shown to be beneficial in preserving a women’s bone mineral density. Vitamin and mineral intakes play a large role in preserving a woman’s health and immunity since resistance to infection is often one of the first defenses to be lost when dietary intake is inadequate. As we ages, some of our natural defenses to foodborne illness diminishes including sight, taste and smell as well as stomach acid output that kills bacteria after it reaches the stomach. This makes women more susceptible to foodborne illness as they age. Consuming enough vitamins and minerals can also help avoid gum disease which makes chewing food a burdensome challenge. For those women who have difficulty chewing food due to medical problems or poor dentition, eggs are soft and easily chewed yet packed with easily digestible nutrients.

What the Numbers Reveal Studies have looked at the effect of egg consumption on blood cholesterol levels and have found a small impact. This is important because newer research has identified the LDL:HDL ratio ("good" cholesterol to "bad" cholesterol) and the Total:HDL ratio (the sum of all cholesterol components to "good" cholesterol) to be better indicators of heart disease risk than either indicator alone. A review of more than 30 studies published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition in 2008 argues that the LDL:HDL ratio is a much better indicator of heart disease risk than either indicator alone because the ratio reflects the "two-way traffic" of cholesterol entering and leaving the blood system. (1) The Journal of Nutrition published a study in 2008 that found that overweight men who ate eggs while on a carbohydrate-restricted diet have a significant increase in their HDL levels (the "good" cholesterol) compared to men who did not eat eggs. (2) A 2008 study from the journal Ateriosclerosis, Thrombosis, Vascular Biology found low HDL is associated with poor memory and a decline in memory in middle-aged adults. (3) A 2008 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that a diet rich in choline and betaine is associated with lower concentrations of homocysteine, a marker of inflammation. High levels of homocysteine or inflammation have been associated with cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's and dementia. (4) In 2005 researchers at the University of Connecticut found that healthy, elderly adults who ate three eggs a day for one month did not experience an increase to their LDL:HDL ratio or to their Total:HDL ratio, which are two major indicators for heart disease risk. (5) REFERENCES Fernandez ML and Webb D. The LDL to HDL Cholesterol Ratio as a Valuable Tool to Evaluate Coronary Heart Disease Risk. JACN (in press). Mutungi G, et al. Dietary cholesterol from eggs increases plasma HDL cholesterol in overweight men consuming a carbohydrate restricted diet. J Nutr. 2008;138:272-276. Sing-Manoux, et al. Low HDL Is a Risk Factor for Deficit and Decline in Memory in Midlife. The Whitehall II Study. Arterioscler, Thromb, Vasc, Biol. 2008; 28:1557-1563. Detopoulou, Paraskevi et al. Dietary choline and betaine intakes in relation to concentrations of inflammatory markers in healthy adults: the ATTICA study. AJCN 2008; 87:424-430. Greene CM, et al. Maintenance of the LDL cholesterol: HDL cholesterol ratio in an elderly population given a dietary cholesterol challenge. J Nutr. 2005; 135:2799-2804.

Egg Nutrition

Gluten-Free Time and again, egg products have proven their versatility and multi-functionality in both regular and specialty foods, no more so than in gluten-free formulations, a growing product category that serves people with celiac disease. The celiac consumer is more educated than your average consumer in terms of reading labels. They have had to deal with so much in their bodies they are aware of product sourcing and ingredient lists far more than your average consumer. Protein from egg products performs superbly in gluten-free formulations. Egg protein is easily digestible and provides essential functional and nutritional properties helping food formulators develop products for those with a low tolerance for gluten. Eggs maintain the profile, structure and taste of gluten-free foods while helping to develop a clean label. For information about health and nutrition topics, visit the Egg Nutrition Center at www.enc-online.org

Nature’s Original Functional Food Nature’s Original Functional Food Meeting your nutritional needs has become big business. Everywhere you look, various nutrients are promoted to benefit your body in some way. Without a professional diagnosis of disease, we are expected to determine our specific nutrient needs according to our family medical history, lifestyle, environmental pollutants, gender, age, economic group and race. Given all these requirements, it’s little wonder that most women despair and resort to a multivitamin supplement. However, the benefits of eating foods that are naturally nutritious must not be overlooked. Foods that offer a variety of nutrients in ample quantities have benefited generations of humans before us. That is because each nutrient helps another to be absorbed and used by the body. This is called nutrient synergy. Scientists are still discovering nutrients in foods that are essential to the health and well being of the human body. When a supplemented food or a synthetic compound is consumed, the nutritional benefits may be different than from food. Foods like eggs have been an important part of a healthy diet for generations and have a large variety of essential nutrients packed into them by nature. In fact, eggs contain varying amounts of all essential nutrients with the exception of vitamin C. That’s why teaming up a cold glass of orange juice with your fresh eggs every morning can take the guesswork out of eating without all the hype.

Hazelnut Praline Paradise Chocolate Puff Pastry Ingredients: 960g Bread Flour 144g Unsalted Butter 22.5g Salt 470g Water 75g Cocoa Powder Method: ⁃ Mix together water and salt in stand mixer. ⁃ Add all other ingredients and mix until smooth. ⁃ Leave to set in refrigerator. Ingredients: 500g Unsalted Butter 100g Cocoa Powder Method: ⁃ Mix together all ingredients in stand mixer. ⁃ Shape dough and leave to rest in refrigerator. Ingredients: 10g U.S Dried Egg Yolk Puff Pastry Icing Sugar Laminate Dough ⁃ During the laminate process, roll out the dough until 1.5 mm thick. ⁃ Cut oblong shapes of the puff pastry, place on the baking sheet and leave to rest for 20 min in the refrigerator. ⁃ Sprinkle with icing sugar and dried egg yolk. Bake in a oven at 180℃ for 15 and 220℃ for 5 min. Bake in a oven at 180℃ for 30 mins. Praline Creme Brulee Ingredients: 40g U.S. Liquid Egg Yolks 200g Whipping Cream 0.5pc Vanilla Pod 1g Cinnamon Powder 30g Hazelnut Praline 40g Caster Sugar 2g Gelatine Leaves Method: ⁃ Put the gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water to soften. ⁃ Heat the cream with the vanilla pod, cinnamon powder and hazelnut praline in a pan until just boiling. ⁃ Whisk together the egg yolks and caster sugar in a large bowl until thickened slightly. Remove the vanilla pod, then pour the hot cream over the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly. ⁃ Return the custard to the pan and heat gently, stirring until the mixture has thickened ⁃ Whisk in the gelatine, then pour the custard in a Silicone baking mould, let cool and freeze. Chocolate Cream Ingredients: 50g U.S. Liquid Whole Egg 60g U.S. Liquid Egg Yolks 180g U.S. Liquid Egg Whites 125g Whole Milk 125g Whipping Cream 1 pc Vanilla Pod 320g 70% Chocolate 80g Caster Sugar 85g Caster Sugar Method: ⁃ Boil the milk & whipping cream with vanilla pod, Infuse with the vanilla pod. ⁃ Pour into chocolate and stir until chocolate melted. ⁃ Beat whole egg and egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in caster sugar. ⁃ Beat egg whites with the caster sugar to soft peaks. ⁃ Mix a part of the egg with the chocolate mixture, blend and fold in the remaining eggs. ⁃ Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture. Crunchy Meringue Hazelnut Spread Ingredients: 90g U.S. Dried Egg Whites (reconstituted) 150g Caster Sugar 3g Cream of Tartar 1 Pinch of Salt 200g Hazelnut Praliné 50% 100g 40% Milk Chocolate 100g Cocoa Nibs Method: ⁃ Meringue Cookies: Combine egg white, cream of tartar, and salt, beat the egg whites at slow speed until the foam throughout, add the sugar, and beat to soft peaks. Baked on 105°C for 1 hour. ⁃ Melt the chocolate with the praline at 45°C. ⁃ Add the meringue cookies with cocoa nibs. Assembly Fill the Millefeuille, alternating the layers between Crunchy Meringue Hazelnut Spread, Praline Creme Brûlée, Chocolate Cream, Chocolate Shavings, Icing Sugar & Hazelnut. Noted: Reconstitution Ratio for U.S. Dried Egg White 1 part Egg White Powder : 7 Parts Water

Cooked Egg Products Usage Foodservice and the commercial food processing industry. Availability Portion controlled packaging in various weights, sizes and unit case counts. All products are made with fresh shell eggs that are fully cooked and individually quick frozen to ensure freshness. Advantages All products are food safe, consistent in taste and appearance, and reduce labor. Cooked egg products ensure value and customer satisfaction. Simply “heat and serve,” with little mess. Storage/Handling Store hard cooked eggs at recommended refrigerated temperatures. Frozen items to be kept at frozen temperatures below 10° F. (-12° C). Thaw in refrigerator. Use as soon as possible. Products: Hard cooked eggs Dry and brine pack Diced egg Scrambled egg patties Pre-cooked scrambled egg Omelettes French toast

Here's to Your Health T here are a dozen reasons why you and your family should eat a breakfast that includes eggs, as well as other nutrient-rich foods, to help fuel your body and mind: Tip#1 Expert Tip from Jackie Newgent, RD, CND Many people focus too much on what not to eat, but research now consistently recommends that there is something important to eat - protein...high-quality protein, in particular. All-natural, high-quality protein, like the type found in eggs, provides active kids and adults sustained energy for their busy days. One of the easiest ways to get high-quality protein is to include an egg a day into your balanced eating plan. Tip#2 Start the day off right with breakfast Research shows there are cognitive benefits to eating breakfast, especially for children, such as improved memory recall time, improved grades and higher test scores. Tip#3 Make time for breakfast Research shows that eating breakfast is a sign of overall health and good behavior in children. Breakfast eaters are less likely to miss school due to illness or other issues and are less likely to be tardy to class. Tip#4 High-quality protein foods Research shows that eating high-quality protein foods for breakfast, like eggs, can help you feel more satisfied and energized throughout the day. Make a batch of hard-cooked eggs so you'll have an all-natural, high-quality protein on-the-go meal or snack ready for the busy week ahead. Tip#5 Hit the gym - then crack some eggs High-quality proteins provide the "building blocks" your body needs to grow and perform properly. The amount and quality of protein you eat directly affects muscle mass, strength and function. Reach for high-quality protein foods, like eggs, lean beef and low fat dairy products after exercise to encourage muscle tissue repair and growth. Tip#6 Be active Protein helps active individuals build and maintain muscle mass and helps older adults prevent sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. Looking to please picky eaters? Eggs are a great choice for kids, parents and grandparents because they can be made in more than one hundred ways to please everyone's taste buds. Tip#7 Think outside the box Studies show that eggs can provide a "time release" source of energy that helps maintain blood glucose levels and helps people feel full and energized longer. Tip#8 Remember your eggs at breakfast A recent scientific study shows that eating eggs for breakfast can help overweight dieters lose more weight, lower their body mass index and shrink their waist more than people who eat a bagel breakfast of equal calories. This study supports previous research, published in Journal of the American College of Nutrition, which showed that people who ate eggs for breakfast felt more satisfied and ate fewer calories at the following meal. Tip#9 Affordable sources of high-quality protein At a cost of approximately 15 cents (USD) each, eggs are one of the most affordable sources of high-quality protein you can buy, and they can be combined with almost anything you already have in your refrigerator or pantry Tip#10 Don't skip the yolk! When eating eggs, don't skip the yolk! One egg provides six grams of all-natural, high-quality protein. While many think that the egg white has all of the protein, the yolk actually provides nearly half of it. Tip#11 Nutritional bang for your buck The quality of egg protein is so high that scientists frequently use it as the gold standard for measuring the protein quality of other foods. Help trim your waistline and your grocery bill by filling your cart with eggs for breakfast - they can help you avoid unnecessary snacking and stay energized throughout the day. Tip#12 Eggs are all-natural Eggs are all-natural and have high-quality protein and 13 essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in vary amounts, all for 70 calories. And in less than two minutes, you can prepare an egg breakfast that can help jump-start your day. Jackie Newgent, RD, CDN is a culinary nutritionist, eco-cuisine expert, and author of Big Green Cookbook (Wiley, 2009). She appears frequently as a health and culinary nutrition expert on television and radio. Her work is seen in national publications, including Glamour, Woman's Day, and Health. The author of the award-winning The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook, Newgent is also an instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education.