Eggs are deliciously nutritious. Egg is an excellent source
of protein and provides essential nutrients. There are a lot of things to talk
about eggs as it is a super food. Let’s go through it.
I am going
to tell you 10 top reasons that you should have egg in the breakfast.
1)
Eggs are incredibly nutritious!
One large egg contains:
78 calories 6.3g protein 5.3g fat 1.6g
saturated fat 212mg cholesterol
One large
egg contains
·
Vitamin
B12 (Cobalamin): 9% of the RDA.
·
Vitamin
B2 (Riboflavin): 15% of the RDA.
·
Vitamin
A: 6% of the RDA.
·
Vitamin
B5 (Pantothenic Acid): 7% of the RDA.
·
Selenium:
22% of the RDA.
2)
Egg will not increase cardiovascular disease risks!
It was a myth that egg will increase your cholesterol. Now studies have shown that if you eat 7 eggs in a weak will not affect your
cholesterol even though eggs are high in cholesterol (One large egg contains
212 mg of cholesterol).
Some studies have shown that egg conception can
improve your Lipid profile by increasing HDL (the good cholesterol).
Another study says that eating whole egg can
reduce the insulin resistance in metabolic syndrome patients.
3)
Egg Yolk- A good source of choline:
Choline is an essential nutrient that is particularly
important for pregnant and breastfeeding women as it contributes to brain and
memory development.
Studies have shown that we are not getting enough choline in
our diet. It is one of the most important nutrient needed for nerves, cells and
liver.
The choline:-
·
May
help memory problems associated with aging
·
May
promote healthy liver function
·
Prenatal
use may lead to lifelong improvement of visuospatial memory in children born of
the pregnancy
·
May
reduce fatigue and increase vigor during strenuous exercise
·
May
help reduce levels of plasma homocysteine
4)
Egg for your eyes - Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Lutein and zeaxanthin are two types
of carotenoids and powerful antioxidants that tend to build up in the retina of
the eye.
A studyindicates that in older adults, 5 wk of consuming 1 egg/d significantly
increases serum lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations without elevating serum
lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations.
Egg yolks actually contain large amounts of both Lutein and
Zeaxanthin.
5)
Eggs can help you to lose your weight!
Studies say it can! Eggs
score high on a scale called the Satiety Index, which measures the ability of
foods to induce feelings of fullness and reduce subsequent calorie intake. If
you eat egg, you may have a feeling of fullness and you may stop taking further
calories.
Inanother study, replacing a bagel breakfast with an egg breakfast caused
significant weight loss over a period of 8 weeks
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