The Benefits of Eggs

Eggs are not only inexpensive, they are also packed with nutrients that are good for your overall health and could be classified as a superfood. The benefits of eggs are plenty and here’s why:

• Eggs contain Choline which is a type of Vitamin B that is used by our bodies to build cell membranes. A single whole egg contains 100mg of Choline which is also used by our bodies to make signalling molecules in the brain as well as aiding nerve function.
• Eggs raise the High-Density Lipoprotein (“good cholesterol”) which is prevalent in people with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
• They are high in cholesterol – the good kind. Our liver produces large amounts of bad cholesterol, but when we eat eggs they actually produce less of it unless a person suffers from familial hypercholesterolemia in which case eating a lot of eggs may have the opposite effect.
• Eggs turn Low-Density Lipoprotein (“bad cholesterol”) into HDL. There are two types of LDL – small LDL and large LDL. Eggs turn small LDL into large LDL which is linked to lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
• They are filling as they are high in protein which means you eat less and aids to make weight loss easier. A study found that eating an egg for breakfast was just as fulfilling as eating a bagel for breakfast.
• As eggs are high in protein, they are the ideal food to create essential amino acids which are the building blocks of the human body – increasing muscle mass, lowering blood pressure, and optimising bone growth.
• Eggs are good for your eyes! They contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin which are essential for good eye health. These two nutrients have proven positive effects on the eyes when ageing – they build the retina of the eye and counteracting cataracts and macular degeneration.
• They are a source of Vitamin A which also aids good vision, a strong immune system, bone growth, and good skin.

In short, eggs contain the following of the RDA:   

• Vitamin A: 6%
• Folate: 5%
• Vitamin B5: 7%
• Vitamin B12: 9%
• Vitamin B2: 15%
• Phosphorus: 9%
• Selenium: 22%
• Eggs also contain decent amounts of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Zinc.

As you can see from the information above, there are many benefits of eggs and they are just one of many different kinds of superfoods that will help you achieve a healthier lifestyle.