99 mg, carbohydrate 1 g, protein 6 g. The Extension Service publishes a free bi-monthly Diabetes Life Lines newsletter for people with diabetes and their caregivers. This newsletter brings you the latest information on diabetes, nutrition, medications, recipes, and important events. You may also request a free set of 16 Diabetes Fact Sheets. The egg has long symbolized spring and the promise of nature s rebirth.
Eggs are a universal food.
There is hardly a country or a culture that does not depend on eggs as a food source. Because the egg is connected with new life, April is a good month to talk about the use of eggs and food safety. The egg is one of nature s most nutritious, economical and versatile foods. The nutrients that make eggs a high quality food for humans are also a good growth medium for bacteria. Eggs and other animal protein foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, seafood and milk products, as well as cooked vegetables, provide a ready supply of both food and moisture for bacterial growth - which may occur unless the food is chilled, cooked or otherwise preserved.