To celebrate Nutrition Month and the nutritious and delicious egg, Manitoba Egg Farmers has put together an Egg-cellent Bracket Challenge!
Cast your vote to help determine which egg dish is the CHAMPION of all egg dishes!

New rounds begin Monday mornings with a champion declared on March 28^th.
Come back every week to vote – every vote gives you another chance to win an Egg-cellent prize pack from Manitoba Egg Farmers.

You could win one of four prize packs that include:

• Egg cooker
• $50 gift card to President’s Choice (Superstore, No Frills, etc.)
• Manitoba Egg Farmers apron
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Flipper
• Manitoba Egg Farmers recipe books
• Omelette cookbook

How much protein is in an egg?
Answer: Eggs deliver 12 grams of the highest-quality protein in just two eggs.

How long does it take for an egg to get from the farm to the grocery store?
Answer: In Manitoba, eggs travel from the farm, to the grading station, then to the grocery store within a week of being laid. The average is 3-5 days.

True or false: Eggs are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D.
Answer: True! Eggs provide many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, riboflavin, vitamin D, folate, choline and iron. Eggs are one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods. Vitamin D strengthens bones and teeth and may help protect against certain cancers and autoimmune diseases.

Eggs are a low-impact protein. What is one way egg farmers are improving energy efficiency on their farms?
Answer: Regulated egg farmers like the Loewens in Arborg improved energy efficiency on their farm by installing solar panels. Egg farmers are also installing LED lights in their barns and upgrading the insulation in the barn to reduce energy use. Over the past 50 years, Canadian egg production has increased by 50%, while the industry’s environmental footprint has been reduced by almost 50%. Egg farmers are building on this momentum by adopting new practices and embracing innovation to strengthen our commitment to environmental sustainability.

True or false: eggs are a complete protein.
Answer: True! Eggs are considered a ‘complete protein’ as they contain all nine essential amino acids that your body cannot produce naturally, along with a wide array of other vitamins and minerals. Regarded as the building blocks of protein, amino acids are vital to your body’s health. The natural protein from an egg is best-absorbed and utilized by the body, and therefore egg protein is considered to be the gold standard of protein quality.