Zubair Qureshi
In order to highlight the nutritious value of eggs in our daily intake and how important it is for human health, walks and seminars were marking World Egg Day.
Poultry Research Institute Rawalpindi in collaboration with Sadiq Group of Industries had organized the seminar and walk to commemorate World Egg Day.
A cooking and painting competition was also held on this occasion and cash prizes and shields were distributed among the participants.
Addressing the seminar, Director Poultry Research Institute Dr Syed Mohammad Kamal Nasir said the poultry sector was playing an important role in alleviating malnutrition in the country. He said that Pakistan is on par with most of the developing countries of the world in terms of egg production.
The speakers on the occasion were of the view that Eggs are one of the few foods that should be classified as “superfoods.
Dr. Habib Ur Rehman, the keynote speaker on the occasion said eggs are loaded with proteins and other essential nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet. Eggs can combat common nutrient deficiencies that often go unaddressed but are crucial for optimal health and performance while improving our immune system, he continued. Studies have proven that it helps cognitive function like visual and verbal memory and improve our heart health, he further added.
