Many people rely on eggs as an easy protein source. Eggs also offer additional nutrients in both the yolk and whites. In this video, learn how much protein is in one egg, as well as how many eggs you can eat a day as part of a healthy diet.
You can read more about how much protein you need and healthy protein options here.
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