Amazing Benefits of Eggs for Your Life

October 30, 2015

Eggs are among the few foods that I would classify as “super foods.” Both the white and yolk of an egg are rich in nutrients proteins, vitamins and minerals with the yolk also containing cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids.

Eggs are an important and versatile ingredient for cooking, as their particular chemical makeup is literally the glue of many important baking reactions. They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet.

A single large boiled egg contains,

Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA.

Folate: 5% of the RDA.

Vitamin B5: 7% of the RDA.

Vitamin B12: 9% of the RDA.

Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA.

Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA.

Selenium: 22% of the RDA.

Eggs also contain decent amounts of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Zinc. This is coming with 77 calories, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of healthy fats.

Eggs can help to protect our bones

Eggs are one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D, our sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and for maintaining optimum bone health. Eggs therefore play a supporting role in the prevention of osteoporosis together with dairy products, our main source of calcium.

Take in essential minerals

Eggs are packed with iron, zinc and phosphorus minerals that are vital for your body. Women need plenty of iron due to menstruation, and not getting enough could leave you feeling tired, run down and grumpy. Zinc keeps your immune system in top form and helps your body turn food into energy.

Phosphorus is important for healthy bones and teeth.
And, as a bonus, there are some trace elements (minerals you need in small amounts) in eggs: iodine, required to make thyroid hormones, and selenium, an antioxidant that can help cut your risk of cancer.

Eye Health

Carotenoid in egg yolk -particularly the carotenoid Lutein and zeaxanthin show promise for promoting eye health. This carotenoid, which are colorful pigments that give egg yolks their yellow color, lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, according to researchers. They act as antioxidants in the eye, protecting it from free radicals that can damage different parts of the retina, impacting its ability to correctly focus light.

Eggs help to improve performance

Eggs have a high satiety index, meaning they make you feel full for longer. One large egg supplies 6g of high quality protein and a large variety of essential nutrients, with the exception of vitamin C. This is why teaming up a fruit or orange juice with an egg and whole-wheat/low GI bread provides the perfect breakfast to perform well in a challenging environment.

More Vitamins

Egg yolks contain more vitamins and larger quantities of those vitamins than egg whites. Each egg yolk contains seven vitamins: B6, folate, a B vitamin, B-12, A, D, E and K. Of those, vitamins A, D, E and K are found only in egg yolks and not in egg whites. In fact, egg yolks are one of only a handful of foods in which vitamin D is naturally found.

Eggs can help to promote weight loss

Eggs with toast have a 50% higher satiety index than regular breakfast cereals. Several studies have reported that starting the day with egg breakfast increases satiety in overweight people and may help with weight loss.

In one study where a breakfast of bagels, cream cheese and yogurt were compared to a breakfast of two eggs, toast and jam (same amount of kilojoules), the latter group stayed fuller for longer and reduced their kilojoules intake at lunch by 29%.

Important benefits of eggs

A healthy appearance

Some vitamins and minerals within eggs help promote healthy skin and work to prevent the breakdown of body tissues. A strong immune system also contributes to a healthy look overall.

A healthy brain

Eggs contain vitamins and minerals that are needed for the regular functioning of cells, including the brain, nervous system, memory and the metabolism.

A healthy immune system

Likewise, vitamin A, vitamin B12 and selenium are all key to keeping the immune system healthy.

Good energy production

Eggs contain all the daily vitamins and minerals that are needed to produce energy in all the cells of the body.

Healthy baby development during pregnancy

Nutrients within eggs help to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida.

Healthy eyesight

Lutein and zeaxanthin help to prevent macular degeneration, an eye condition which is the leading cause of age-related blindness. Other vitamins also promote healthy vision.

Whitehead Remover

Whiteheads are pores that are blocked with oil and other debris. Experts at Acnetalks.com suggest that regular egg white masks with a dash of lemon will help remove whiteheads, while the protein in the egg whites helps to heal and nourish skin.

Lower risk of heart disease

Having a healthy immune system helps. Choline plays an important part in breaking down the amino acid called homocysteine, which is associated with the development of heart disease.

Strong muscles

The protein within eggs helps keep muscles working well while slowing the rate at which they are lost.

Weight loss and maintenance

The high quality of protein within eggs has been found by researchers to keep people energized and feeling fuller for longer. Feeling full prevents unhealthy snacking and reduces overall calorie intake.

Egg-White for Firming Pores

Take egg and the egg white have to be separated from the yolk. Beat the egg white to produce thick foam and now, apply it on cleaned face. Wait for about twenty minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. This mask helps to firm skin pores and also treat acnes.

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