The carton protects eggs from picking up odors and flavors from other foods and prevents moisture loss. The egg is part of the meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dry beans and nuts group of the food pyramid. It's recommended that everyone eat at least two to three servings from this group everyday. Egg yolks are one of the few foods that contain Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps in the formation and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin B-12 helps in the formation of red blood cells and plays an important role in the nervous system.
Folic acid is a very important vitamin as it controls functions for cell division.
If pregnant women do not get enough folic acid, the baby could have birth defects or the woman could lose the baby before its born. As you can see, these vitamins along with the egg's other 69 different nutrients play an important role in the maintenance and growth of our bodies. Eggs are definitely an economical and nutritious food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Next time your in the grocery store, pick up a carton and think of all the wonderful goodies you can prepare with them.