8 Facts Why Eggs Are A Power Source

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Eggs – People have been eating them for thousands of years. But why? Why have eggs been such a popular source of food for people? In this blog post the power of eggs will be revealed. The article will explore the health benefits of eggs and the negative aspects of it. Furthermore, this month’s recipe is all about eggs too! So if you love eggs like us, make sure to try out the recipe on our blog and stay tuned to find out all the fun nutritional facts of eggs!

Are Eggs Good for You?

The good news is yes! There are without a doubt a multitude of benefits linked to eating eggs. They are a great quality protein, but also provide 11 vitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants! As a result, they can make a valuable contribution to daily nutrient requirements.

To be more specific, egg whites they are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals including zinc, iron and copper. Egg yolks are higher in calories and fat compared to egg whites. Hence, they are a source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K and lecithin.

Let’s discuss some of the health benefits of eating eggs!

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1.     Eggs Are Nutrient Rich

As mentioned above, eggs are high in a range of vitamins and minerals.

One medium egg (boiled) contains:

  • 40% of your daily vitamin D requirements

  • 25% of your daily folate requirements

  • 12% of your daily riboflavin (Vitamin B2) requirements

  • 20% of your daily selenium requirements

  • Eggs also contain vitamins A, E, B5, B12, as well as iron, iodine and phosphorus.  

2.     Eggs Are High In Quality Protein

Proteins are the building blocks of life and a single egg contains about 6.3 grams of high-quality protein. The main functions of proteins in the body are to build, strengthen and repair or replace things, such as tissue.

Eggs provide us with very high-quality protein that contains all nine essential amino acids in the right amounts needed by the body for optimum growth and maintenance. Some other foods contain proportionately more protein than eggs but it’s the quality of the protein in eggs that really stands out

3.     Eggs Are Beneficial To The Eyes

Eggs contain large amounts of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which play a protective role in reducing the risk of certain eye diseases such as cataracts and help prevent macular degeneration, the leading cause of age-related blindness. Furthermore, the vitamins in eggs contribute to good vision.

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4.     A Healthy Pregnancy

Yes you read that right! The folic acid in eggs can help prevent congenital disabilities, such as spina bifida.


5.     Weight Loss

Although I do not like promoting weight loss as it is a very complex and sensitive subject, eggs are important towards weight management! They are nutrient dense and a high quality protein, which means they can make you feel full for longer compared to other foods without putting unhealthy substances inside your body!

But how exactly do they make you feel full for longer?

  • Eggs increase levels of a hormone that helps you feel satisfied after eating

  • Eggs delay the rate at which food leaves the stomach

 Furthermore, eggs can help reduce variations of glucose levels which in turn has benefits for weight management.

6.     Healthy Skin

Some vitamins and minerals in eggs help promote healthy skin and prevent the breakdown of body tissues. A strong immune system also helps a person look and feel well.

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7.     Healthy Brain

Eggs contain vitamins and minerals that are vital for the brain and nervous system to function effectively.

8.     Strong muscles

Perhaps this is the most obvious and well-known benefit. As a result of the protein, eggs help to maintain and repair body tissues such as muscle.

But What About My Cholesterol?

This is a very common question. As with anything, eggs need to be eaten in moderation. For a long time, eggs were considered a high-cholesterol food. Recent studies, however, have found that the cholesterol found in food has much less of an effect on our blood cholesterol than the amount of saturated fat we eat. Therefore, saturated fats are something to look out for much more frequently than worry about the cholesterol in eggs.

Nevertheless, however, eggs should be eaten in moderation. As with any food, eating too many of one will cause disadvantages rather than benefits. This is common with fruit! Too many high in sugar fruits a day causes an overload of sugar in our body, despite them coming from a healthy source.

Conclusion

Eggs can be a healthful addition to the diet, if a person eats them in moderation.

A person should aim to eat a balanced diet with lots of variety, rather than focusing on any individual food as a key to good health.

Healthy lifestyleCarla De Peuter