Americans eat an average of 279 eggs per year, according to the Washington Post in 2019. Egg sales reached a 50-year high, and the trend is expected to continue. The increase in egg consumption likely began in 2016, when the U.s Department of Health and Human Services updated its Dietary Guidelines. Gone were the four-decade restrictions on cholesterol, which previously had curbed health conscience adults. Eggs combine well with popular paleo and ketogenic diets, increasing overall consumption. Besides, who doesn’t love a hearty breakfast with eggs and bacon and breakfast sandwiches. Of course, before increasing your egg consumption, you should check with your doctor first.