Egg-celent Facts You Should Know

Whether you are an eggetarian or a non-vegetarian, you will agree when we say that an egg is a superfood. There is simply so much you can do with an egg - baking, poached eggs, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, sunny-side up, deviled eggs, fried, salads, mayonnaise, desserts and more!

Eggs are rich in high quality protein, vitamins like B12, B6, D and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. Although they are high in cholesterol content, certain eggs brands now come with Omega-3 fatty acids which are the good kind of fats. What’s better - eggs contain the essential amino acids that we need to intake from our daily diet.

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Some of the other important benefits of eggs are: 

• Eggs are full of muscle building protein. 

• The protein in eggs is good for hair growth and skin as they are loaded with sulphur-containing amino acids. 

• Eggs help boost your immunity. 

• They improve concentration and are a good source for brain development especially in children. 

• Eggs are a rich source of iron so they are also helpful for pregnant women (as long as they are well cooked). 

• An egg a day can keep the weight away. It has been recently found that eggs help with weight loss if had for breakfast. They cut down one’s craving to eat by keeping one full. 

• Being a good source of Vitamin D (the one that comes from sunshine), eggs can protect our bones. Eggs absorb calcium better from the dairy products that we consume. 

• It is not a very well known fact that eggs are rich in a nutrient called choline that is used by the body to build cell membranes. 

• Recent studies have actually proved that eggs reduce the LDL - bad cholesterol which in turn reduces the risk of heart disease. 

content source:
http://authoritynutrition.com/10-proven-health-benefits-of-eggs/
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/ingredient-focus-eggs
http://www.health24.com/Diet-and-nutrition/Healthy-foods/10-health-benefits-of-eggs-20120721