More About Protein Rich and Weight Loss Benefits
You will be pleased to know that eating eggs for breakfast also led to significantly higher energy levels in one controlled dietary trial. In fact the group consuming eggs as compared to bagels for breakfast lost 65% more weight and had 83% greater reduction in their waist circumference.
The human body depends on amino acids and we acquire these from animal and vegetable protein so making eggs a regular part of your diet is a very good idea.
Good Cholesterol
There is no increased risk of heart disease or elevated cholesterol associated with eating eggs. The controlled dietary trial (mentioned above) showed no significant differences between blood levels of total, HDL and LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in either group. Ultimately this means that consuming eggs does not increase heart attack risk.
Help to prevent blood clots
Egg yolks contain anti-clotting proteins that inhibit clot formation. thus lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Protect eyesight
Egg yolks contain lutein and zeaxanthin. These two substances are thought to protect the eye from damage due to aging associated with ultraviolet light exposure. Also they can protect the eye from the risk of cataracts and age related macular degeneration.
The lutein contained in the egg yolk has been shown to be a very bioavailable source meaning the body can easily absorb it. In fact the body absorbs this lutein much better than the lutein from spinach.
Fat content
A large egg only provides 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 2.6 grams of healthy mono and poly unsaturated fats and less than 0.5grams of trans fats which is the acceptable limit for foods to claim no trans fat content.
Fertile vs non fertile eggs
Fertile eggs are those where a rooster was present when the eggs were laid. Fertile eggs are not more nutritious than non fertile eggs, go bad more easily and are more expensive so they are not a good choice.
Raw eggs
Many people are allergic to eggs, however just about everybody can happily consume raw eggs with no adverse side affects. Also the chances of getting sick from a raw egg are extremely small, and even more so for free range eggs.
Free range are the best choice
True free range means not only that the hens are free to roam around but also that they are eating what nature intended. These hens are dramtically more healthy and as a result so are their eggs. Free range eggs when compared to commercially farmed may contain: 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids; 1/3 less cholesterol; 1/4 less saturated fat; 2/3 more vitamin A; 7 times more beta carotene; and 3 times more vitamin E.
By: Byron Stuart
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