For years the yolk was the part people threw away. It's also where most of an egg's choline lives.
What choline is
Choline is a nutrient your body makes in small amounts, so you need the rest from food. The National Institutes of Health sets an Adequate Intake for it, and notes that most people in the US take in less than that.
How much adults need
- Women: 425mg a day
- During pregnancy: 450mg a day
- While breastfeeding: 550mg a day
One large hard-boiled egg has about 147mg. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Choline fact sheet.
What else is in a yolk
Yolks also carry most of an egg's fat, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which are what make a yolk yellow. They carry cholesterol too, so if your doctor watches that number for you, count them.
Easy ways to eat more yolks
- Soft-boiled or jammy, on toast.
- An extra yolk stirred into scrambled eggs.
- Whisked into oatmeal while it cooks.
- A spoonful of egg yolk powder in coffee or a smoothie.
Why it's in Wild Nectar
Wild Nectar is a creamy morning blend made from three ingredients: organic free-range egg yolk powder (4.7g per serving), grass-fed colostrum, and L-theanine from green tea. A rounded tablespoon stirs into coffee, tea, milk or a smoothie. One serving has 50 calories, 3g protein and 0g sugar. It contains egg and milk.
If you're pregnant or nursing, please consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
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