Eating Eggs is a Must for a Healthy Lifestyle

Eating Eggs is a Must for a Healthy Lifestyle

1. Egg whites contain the purest form of protein found in whole-foods.

2. One large egg contains 6.3 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.

3. TEggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent muscular degeneration and lower their risk of developing cataracts, due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin.

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; considered the fat part; is not just protein it has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.

6. Physicians' Health Study supports that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person's lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Meaning it does not negatively impact on cholesterol.

7. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.

8. 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%. A rich souse of choline may cause a lower risk of breast cancer, according to a study done by The FASED Journal (November 2009 )

9. 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.

10. Eggs can aid in weight loss. A British study, which analyzed 71 research papers on the nutritional composition of eggs and their role in diet, found that eggs are packed with vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline that could also play a significant role in dieting and weight loss.

Eggs are very nutritious and a must for a healthy lifestyle.

Vitamins

A: good for the skin and growth. D: strengthens bones by raising calcium absorption. E: protects cells from oxidation. B1: helps properly release energy from carbohydrates. B2: helps release energy from protein and fat. B6: promotes the metabolism of protein. B12: an essential vitamin in the formation of nerve fibers and blood cells. Minerals Iron: essential in the creation of red blood cells. Zinc: good for enzyme stability and essential in sexual maturation. Calcium: most important mineral in the strengthening of bones and teeth. Iodine: controls thyroid hormones. Selenium: like vitamin E, it protects cells from oxidation.

Let's Get Healthy,

Coach Tia Hurt

Sources: http://www.nutritionandeggs.co.uk/page/nutritional_val

References:

1. Hu FB, Stampfer MJ, Rimm EB, et al. A prospective study of egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease in men and women. JAMA. 1999; 281:1387-94.

2. Fernandez ML. Dietary cholesterol provided by eggs and plasma lipoproteins in healthy populations. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2006; 9:8-12.

3. June issue of journal Nutrition and Food Science

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