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A perfectly balanced breakfast

While we are all aware that breakfast is important, precisely what to eat can be a difficult choice, especially with so many mixed messages about healthy and unhealthy foods. British Lion eggs have come to the rescue with two perfectly balanced breakfasts which optimise the nutrients for...

MPs Toss Their Way to Victory

A team of MPs battered teams from the Lords and the Media in the annual Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race, sponsored by British Lion Eggs The race was held outside the Houses of Parliament and was officially started by chef, restaurateur and author Gary Rhodes, who ensured fair play all...

Pancake day goes global

British Lion eggs are banning boring pancakes on Shrove Tuesday with the creation of six delicious recipes inspired by traditional pancakes from around the world. The recipes span the globe, from Ireland to Israel, ideal for anyone who wants to serve something with an international flavour...

New EU Salmonella Report Good News for UK Eggs

‘Look for the Lion’ says BEIC The status of UK egg production as among the safest in the world has been reinforced by the results of the latest EU Salmonella report, with 99% of UK egg-laying flocks shown to be clear of salmonella in tests conducted during 2008 – the best results among the...

Wake up to Eggs during Farmhouse Breakfast Week

There are now more reasons than ever to celebrate Farmhouse Breakfast Week 2010, with a series of studies proving that eggs are not only a versatile and nutritious way to warm up winter mornings, but they are also packed with health benefits. In addition to recent research which dispelled...

A cracking cure for hangovers

Tucking into a plate of eggs after a big night out will do more than simply satisfy your tastebuds – it will also help fight your hangover. Research has found that cysteine, the amino acid found in eggs, counteracts the poisonous effects of acetaldehyde, the chemical produced by the body...

Free range eggs

The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) is unable to comment on the alleged fraud relating to free range eggs in 2006 as this is subject to legal proceedings. However, BEIC takes any allegation of irregularity in relation to egg production very seriously and supports strong action...

Producers ask FSA for clearer advice to caterers

British Lion egg producers have criticised the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for failing to give clear advice to caterers about using safe eggs. This follows recent outbreaks of Salmonella poisoning cases linked to Spanish eggs. It has asked the FSA to urgently review its advice to caterers...

Paper moves eggs to top nutrition budget option

A new paper published this week (27 November) highlights how the egg has moved from a food that was once restricted, to one that can help meet a wide range of nutritional requirements as well as helping in weight management. The paper also quotes a recent economic analysis published in the...

Christmas diets start on November 10

Today is the day (Nov 10) women will start their diets to shape up in time for Christmas, according to new research. With the party season fast approaching, six out of ten women are now planning to knuckle down and get their body in shape in time to fit into their glitzy outfit. And...