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An observational study which claimed that eggs are linked to a rare type of stroke – called haemorrhagic stroke – should be treated with caution because it contradicts other studies, particularly a large meta-analysis in the British Medical Journal [1] which found that eggs lowered the...

A large research study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has confirmed no significant association between egg intake and blood fat levels, cardiovascular risk and mortality. “This new research is particularly important as it includes a much more diverse population...

Breakthrough research suggests giving eggs to breastfeeding mothers may lower chance of egg allergy in babies Breastfeeding mothers should be encouraged to eat eggs to help prevent their babies from developing an egg allergy. That’s the message coming from new research [1] developed by...

British Lion eggs is continuing its partnership with leading women’s digital health platform, Healthista, this month. Three fitness influencers are highlighting what they eat in a day to fuel their busy lifestyles, including an egg recipe and the benefits of eating eggs for a healthy...

If you’re kick-starting your New Year with an annual health kick and are in need of some inspiring dinner ideas, look no further as British Lion eggs are bringing in the New Year with a series of cracking recipes that showcase the enriching health benefits of the fridge staple. Ranging...

The British Egg Industry Council has produced a manifesto for the 2019 General Election, highlighting the issues the British egg industry is facing as it seeks to maintain its position as one of UK agriculture’s leading success stories and a major contributor to the UK economy. The...

With the Christmas season in full swing, British Lion eggs has whipped up some eggstraordinary recipes to show how the fridge staple can be used in a variety of ways to impress friends and loved ones during the festive season. Six cocktail recipes have been created to tickle a range of...

With the festive season about to kick off, it’s time to prepare for the dreaded ‘morning after the night before’ and cracking a couple of eggs could provide the perfect antidote; not only are eggs a quick and easy way to ease your hangover trauma but they also help prevent the insatiable...

Today, in a bold move, the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) paved the way for a new barn standard under the British Lion Quality Code of Practice, after a period of consultation with its subscribers. Following the announcement by major retailers and some wholesalers to sell only ‘cage...

With the clocks going back and the cold weather fast approaching, British Lion eggs have developed a range of exciting new recipes. The warming, seasonal recipes include a miso mushroom ramen with soft boiled egg, a Christmas leftovers sandwich and a breakfast focaccia with baked eggs...