10Health Benefits of Eggs
1. Eggs are great
for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular
degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lute in 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.
