Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of recently published research stating that the consumption of one egg per day may lower the risk of stroke, whether they intend to review their advice that people should have no more than two eggs per week.

Eggs are included in the national food model, the Eatwell Guide. As part of this, the government recommends people eat some meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein. Eggs are considered to make a valuable contribution to a healthy, balanced diet. A copy of the Eatwell Guide is attached.

There are no Government recommendations on a maximum intake of eggs. There are no plans to review current advice.