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In a perfect world, our calendars would be wide open for quiet relaxation, energizing workouts, and quality time with the people we love. But real life is busy, and taking care of ourselves can easily fall to the bottom of the day\u2019s to-do list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The good news is you don\u2019t need a complete lifestyle overhaul to feel stronger. Small, simple choices can add up in a big way; even taking one step a day in the right direction can make a difference. And one of the easiest, most accessible steps you can take starts right in your kitchen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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If you\u2019re short on time but still committed to making smart choices, you\u2019re in the right place. Here are four tips to help you eat healthy, even when you\u2019re in a hurry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tip #1: Care for your whole body, including your brain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Maintaining healthy muscles isn’t just for fitness goals. Muscle is the organ of health and longevity and high-quality fuel from high-quality protein, like eggs, is important for sustaining muscle and supporting bone health throughout life.1,2<\/sup> What\u2019s more is that emerging research even suggests that muscle health and brain function are connected,3 <\/sup>with physical activity playing a role in supporting cognitive function and mental well-being!4  <\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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When you choose to eat eggs, you’re not just feeding your body, you’re feeding your brain, too. Eggs are one of the highest sources of choline in the American diet  \u2014 a nutrient that helps support brain health at every stage of life1,5<\/sup> including brain development, memory and mood.6 <\/sup>In fact, 90% of Americans don’t get enough choline.7<\/sup> Eating two-eggs any time of day provides 50-70% of your daily choline requirement.1<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Whether it\u2019s your brain or your body, eggs offer nutritional support from head to toe. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tip #2: Stock up for the week by batch-prepping meals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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One time-saving tip for busy families is to batch-prep meals, and that can be as easy as picking up an extra carton of eggs from the local grocery store. Take some time on a day that isn\u2019t as busy to prepare several dishes at once, making it easier to quickly have a nourishing meal on those hectic days ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Look to eggs for an easy, healthy choice to boost the nutritional value of your meal. Many egg dishes can be cooked ahead and served throughout the week, such as tacos<\/a>, egg stuffed pitas<\/a>, egg casseroles<\/a>, hard-boiled eggs and sandwiches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Here’s another thing to think about: nearly half of an egg’s protein and most of its vitamins and minerals \u2014 including choline and antioxidants \u2014 are found in the yolk, so adding eggs to your meal rotation is a real no-brainer.1,8 <\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Meal prep helps reduce decision fatigue and can help simplify days and alleviate stress,9 <\/sup>making it easier to eat healthy on even the busiest days. Eggs are incredibly versatile and can be cooked in bulk, such as hard-boiling a dozen or making a batch of egg bites at the beginning of the week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tip #3: Have fun meeting protein goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Protein is an essential component to a healthy body. It helps build and maintain muscle, and along with regular exercise, can keep you strong.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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One of nature\u2019s most perfect proteins, each egg contains 6 grams of complete protein, including all nine essential amino acids in a bioavailable form.2<\/sup> This makes them one of the highest-quality protein sources \u2014 so high that food scientists often use eggs as a standard to assess the protein quality of other foods.1<\/sup> Eggs provide energy and key nutrients that support all the 600+ muscles in your body.1,10  <\/sup>And that\u2019s a very good thing, because muscles are what allow you to stand, move and really do everything you love to do in life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Here are some creative ways to increase protein intake with eggs:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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