10 Health Benefits of Eggs
1.
Eggs
are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent mascular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content,
specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more
readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.
2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower
their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin
in eggs.
3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino
acids.
4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no
significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact,
according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood
clots, stroke, and heart attacks.
5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of
choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain,
nervous system, and cardiovascular system..
6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5
grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption
of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies
have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a
person's lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat
that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.
8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.
9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per
week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.
10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.
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