Eggs are eaten every day by almost everyone. They are easy to cook, go well with nearly all food and taste great. Within Eggs, comprises egg white and egg yolk, with both having very distinct beneficial health benefits for our bodies.
Benefits of eating eggs within our diet have a multitude of positive aspects such as:
Protein Content
Within the average egg, there is approximately 5-7 grams of protein as well as high level of the main amino acids.
Fat Content
Eggs are very low in fat and the fat they do contain is the healthy fat that is necessary for energy. Its saturated fat content is also very low at approximately 1.5 grams.
Good for Eyesight
With reference to scientific study, an egg a day, due to the carotenoid content (lutein) can inhibit the development of macular degradation. This carotenoid content is readily available from eggs at a high level in comparison to other foods,
Heart Disease
Many people have always associated high levels of eggs to be bad in a health perspective. Even more so, people have it drilled in their heads that they are a high cause of heart disease. However, there has never been any scientific proof of a link with regard to this theory. None the less, some studies have shown that there may be an inhibition factor with regard to strokes and heart attacks.
Chlorine Content
Within one egg, there is approximately 250-350 micrograms of chlorine content. Chlorine is a vital nutrient within the body and aids in regulation of the brain, Central Nervous system and overall cardio health.
Cholesterol Levels
Many people think that eggs are a high source of increasing cholesterol levels within the body. Recent research activities however have demonstrated that the cholesterol levels may actually decrease with regular consumption of eggs. Increasing cholesterol levels is now directed at the amount of saturated fat that people are consuming on a daily basis.
The Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a very beneficial vitamin within the body, and to get it in its natural form can sometimes be difficult. However, eggs, being a food in the minority has natural vitamin D present.
Breast Cancer
In a recent study, evidence shows that women who were consuming eggs on a daily basis reduced their chances of developing breast cancer by nearly 50%.
Sulphur Content
Due to all the vitamins, minerals including Sulphur, eggs have shown to increase healthiness within nails and hair.
So as you can tell, eggs do indeed have many health benefits associated within them. This is even more reasons to keep them in our diet, increase the levels at we eat them and enjoy them to the fullest extent. If you really want to maintain a full healthy diet and want to eat food that is beneficial, eggs are a great addition to any daily meal. Just try to eat them in healthier ways such as poaching. Try to avoid frying them too much, never the less however, with a decent non-stick pan; there isn't really a need for oil, but just the egg.