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Producing high quality eggs while being stewards to our hens, environment and community is not only egg farmer’s business it is their lifestyle. Without following this philososphy, the Colorado Egg industry could not endure and would not be sustainable.

Colorado Egg Farmers and Students Hop to Help Those in Need

Friday, April 13, 2012

Colorado egg farmers are proud to help the Easter Bunny this year. As a part of the Good Egg Project, the seven local farms that make up the Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association have donated more than 250,000 eggs to Feeding Colorado food banks throughout the state to ensure those in need will have eggs in time for Easter. Of the total number of eggs, more than 200,000 were given to Food Bank of the Rockies in Denver on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Colorado elementary schools also joined in this year as part of CEP’s Kids Who Egg-cell initiative, encouraging students to learn about eggs and give back to the community. For every student who completed an egg quiz, one egg was donated to Food Bank of the Rockies, adding nearly 700 eggs to CEP’s donation.

The Easter Bunny made a special appearance during today’s Food Bank of the Rockies event, where chefs with the American Culinary Federation Colorado Chefs Association (ACFCCA) and Commissioner of Agriculture, John Salazar flipped and served omelets to honor Newlon Elementary students.

Egg-cellent Easter traditions from around the world.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

The Easter Bunny will soon be hop, hop, hopping into our homes and communities. Children and adults alike are gearing up to celebrate the holiday with traditions that have been around for centuries. As the holiday nears, the Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association honors the history of the holiday by sharing Easter traditions that span the globe. From the Easter Bunny to decorating and hunting for eggs, many traditions are shared, celebrated and treasured by people around the world.

“It’s a great time to celebrate spring and enjoy the many traditions that come with the Easter holiday,” said Mike Surles, a Colorado egg farmer and member of CEP. “Eggs are the traditional centerpiece of Easter. As local egg farmers, we take great pride in knowing that our friends, family and neighbors are using only the best, highest quality eggs in their festivities from holiday feasts to decorating fun.”

Heart Healthy Benefits of Eggs and the Truth About Cholesterol

Monday, February 20, 2012

February is the month of love, so it’s fitting that it is also nationally recognized as American Heart Month. Heart health is a serious issue for men and women across the country. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and it affects men and women from young adults to seniors. The Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association is spreading the love this month, reminding Coloradans about the heart healthy benefits of eggs.

When we think about healthy eating our minds may wander to foods like fruits, veggies and whole grains. But what about eggs? Eggs – which are a powerhouse of nutrition – are often overlooked.

“As local egg farmers, we have long emphasized the functional and nutritional values of eggs,” said Dave Turunjian, a Colorado egg farmer and member of the CEP. “One egg provides you with 13 essential nutrients to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Backed by more than 40 years of research and recommended in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, eggs are an important part of a well balanced diet.”

Eggs Receive 'Great For You' Seal from Walmart

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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Eggs Receive Great for You Seal from Walmart
Most affordable source of high-quality protein and 14 percent less cholesterol

Today Walmart launched the new Great for You nutrition campaign to help shoppers identify healthier choices. Already touted by health experts as a nutrient power house, eggs received the Great for You seal recognizing their nutrient profile, high protein content and affordability.

"Few foods are as simple, inexpensive and versatile as eggs," says Araceli Vazquez, registered dietitian and advisor to the Egg Nutrition Center. "They can be paired with any vegetable to make a nutritious, affordable meal in minutes and should be on everyone’s grocery list."

Include Eggs in New Year's Resolutions to Achieve Health Goals

Friday, January 6, 2012

New Year’s, a holiday symbolic for fresh beginnings, is a time for people around the world to reflect on the year and set goals for the future. A few of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier, exercise more and lose weight. Those who pursue these admirable feats can prime themselves for success by including one staple in their daily diets: eggs. Often overlooked as a powerhouse of nutrition, one egg provides essential nutrients and high quality protein necessary to help you achieve and maintain health goals year round.

“The nutrients in eggs provide vitamins and minerals that protect against chronic disease and also supply the quality protein necessary for muscle development,” said Terry Tormohlen, a Colorado egg farmer and member of the Colorado Egg Producers (CEP) Association. “If eaten for breakfast, they keep you alert all day and when enjoyed after a workout, they help build muscle mass. Additionally, buying eggs locally produced by CEP members ensures that you and your family are enjoying a safe and wholesome product. We encourage you to continue to support your Colorado egg farmers and buy local.”

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