Eggs: A great meal choice all day

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By Michele Worthington

Special to The PREVIEW

It’s easy to see why so many people choose to wake up with eggs. From the high-quality protein to the essential nutrients and amino acids found in eggs, they provide us with a healthy kick-start to our day. But did you know that eggs are a great meal choice all day long?

As you gear up for fun summer activities, you’ll need all the fuel you can get to conquer that 14er or run that 5K. Whether you’re looking for an on-the-go snack or a healthy family dinner, the Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association encourages you to fuel your fun all summer long with the incredible, edible egg.

“In addition to being a great source of protein and nutrients, eggs are one of the most versatile foods to cook with,” said Terry Tormohlen, a Colorado egg farmer and CEP member. “Whether you prefer your eggs scrambled, over easy, baked, sunny side up or hard boiled, you can easily incorporate eggs into many of your meals throughout the day.”

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