Eggs are one of those wonderful foods that are both healthy and tasty at the same time. What was once considered unhealthy to eat everyday by doctors, is now touted as a superfood by many including scientists. Eggs are considered a staple for breakfast for almost every region in the world and provide loads of nutrition to everyone.
If you think eggs are just breakfast items or just an essential ingredient to throw in mixes and batters, then prepare to be surprised. Here are three science-backed health benefits of eggs:
Nutritional Powerhouse
Eggs are packed with so many nutrients that by the time you’re done reading this list, you should head straight to the super market and buy a crate or two. Eggs contain the following vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B complex (B2, B5 & B12)
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
- Folate
- Calcium
- Iron
- Copper
- Potassium
- Phosphorus
- Selenium
- Zinc
All of these vitamins and minerals consist of around 5-15% of your daily RDA requirements.
Eggs also contain antioxidants—lutein and zeaxanthin that are beneficial for the eyes. Eggs are incredibly rich in protein so even if someone is a vegetarian, they can get their required protein dosage from them alone. Even fitness enthusiasts and body builders swear on the health benefits of eggs and eat them for extra energy prior to a workout.
Low in Calories
One whole egg contains around 150 calories and if you remove the yolk (we hope that you don’t as it contains many nutrients) then it is reduced down to a mere 52 calories.
This is why eggs are considered ideal for breakfast as they start off your day with fewer calories while containing many health benefits. Ever wonder why eggs are never removed from 99% of the weight loss diets out there? It is precisely because of their high nutritional benefits and low-calorie count.
The only way they become high in calories is if you fry them using unhealthy oils such as canola, vegetable or sunflower. The good news is that you don’t need to add extra oils to make your eggs tasty.
The Cholesterol Conundrum
Many people are still confused today whether eggs are good or bad for their cholesterol. The answer is not a simple yes or no. Yes, they are high in cholesterol, but no, they aren’t bad for your health. Your bloodstream contains 2 types of cholesterol—HDL and LDL (good and bad cholesterols respectively). Eggs actually raise your HDL (good cholesterol) and are only bad for people who have severe cholesterol issues to begin with and consume eggs a lot.
Many studies suggest that for 70% of people, eggs have no affect on their cholesterol levels, while the other 30% only show a slight increase in their LDL.
Therefore, for most people it is complete safe and even beneficial to eats eggs.
So, if you’re looking for a healthy, tasty food that won’t add inches to your waist-line, make sure to add eggs to that list.
