![]() ![]() Eggs should be eaten along with other healthy foods to balance everything out. But the thing about that is you’re also missing the other vitamins and antioxidants found in the yolk itself. The fat content of eggs is found in the yolk that’s why some people choose to ditch the yolk when eating eggs. Like what we said, a nutritional powerhouse!įun fact, 2/3 of the fat found in eggs is unsaturated, which is the healthy kind! Omega-3 fats are important for our brain and nervous system, yet another reason why fat in eggs is not as bad as previously thought of – well of course sans that 1/3 part. Eggs contain iron which prevents anemia, vitamin A to maintain healthy skin and eyes, vitamin D to strengthen teeth and bones, vitamin E to boost the immune system, vitamin B12 to keep nerves and blood cells healthy, folate to help maintain new cells, selenium to act as antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin for good vision, and choline for brain development and function. But protein is not just what eggs are for. ![]() (It makes more sense to cut down on those foods first considering eggs have the nutrition that your body actually needs.)Įggs are a staple among high-protein dieters. If, however, you were advised by your doctor to watch your cholesterol levels, make sure you cut down on other foods with saturated fat if you want to keep eggs in your diet. They’re even an excellent ingredient for picky kids. It just shows that if you have a pretty balanced diet, eating eggs will not be an issue. Now, this is not to say that you should eat scrambled eggs every day for breakfast. But there have been studies that show no adverse changes in cardiometabolic markers between high-egg (12 or more than 12 eggs/week) weight loss diet and low-egg (2 or less than 2 eggs/week) weight loss diet among adults with prediabetes or with type 2 diabetes. Yes, eggs contain cholesterol, one large egg actually has 200mg cholesterol. Cholesterol is of course the first thing that concerns people about eggs. ![]() And when it comes to seasoning eggs, it can be as simple as salt and pepper or as playful as paprika and thyme – depends really on how experimental you are.Įggs have surely gotten a bad reputation in the past but people are now more embracing of eggs and their health benefits. The humble egg is definitely one of the breakfast favorites! And rightfully so because not only is it easy to prepare and budget-friendly, it’s also packed with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals – it’s basically a nutritional powerhouse! Add the fact that it’s delicious of course even on its own with just a little seasoning. ![]()
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