Australians eating more than double the eggs, dietitian recommends two per day
Australians eat 282 eggs per person yearly, more than double the 1996 average of 135.
Australians eat 282 eggs per person yearly, more than double the 135 eaten in 1996. The surge comes from eggs being quick, cheap, and packed with protein.
A long-held belief that eggs raise blood cholesterol has been debunked. Dietitian Susie Burrell says healthy adults can safely eat two eggs daily, while those with high cholesterol should aim for seven a week.
Eggs contain 17 different vitamins and nutrients including choline, which is vital for brain function. Cooked eggs are easier to digest than raw ones, and boiling, poaching or light scrambling gives similar nutritional benefits to frying, just with less extra fat.
- 282 eggs per person
- Current annual consumption
- 135 eggs per person
- 1996 annual consumption
- 17 different types
- Vitamins and nutrients
Why it mattersKnowing how many eggs to eat helps you get the protein and nutrients you need without worrying about cholesterol.
AustraliaAustralian families save money and get good nutrition from eggs, a cheap protein source that has become a kitchen staple.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 1 h ago
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