What an Egg-Ceptional Food!

So why did the chicken cross the road? To lay those shiny eggs of course!  Full-boiled, fried, scrambled or whatever egg form suits your fancy, these eggs should make it to your regular diet plan, no ifs and no buts! We can’t imagine a world without eggs: Not only because Easter would be incomplete without them; but largely because eggs have several health benefits!

Some people drink raw eggs to build up on their nutrient and energy reservoir. For all those scrunching up their faces in disgust, hold your judgment, because raw eggs are quite a treasure trove of rich nutrients, proteins and fatty acids! The purpose of this piece isn’t to force you to start chugging down raw eggs, rest assured. But we will be revealing exactly why eggs, cooked or raw, should be a part of your diet!

Let’s have a look on numerous eggs health benefits:

Takes Care of Your Grey Matter!

What better egg health benefit to start off with than the one that keeps your brain alert! One egg contains 113 mg of choline, enough to keep fat- containing cell membrane structures and fat-like molecules in the brain in perfect condition. Lack of choline leads you straight into double trouble! Not only can you suffer from choline deficiency disease characterized by liver damage, but you may also find yourself suffering from Folic Acid deficiency. So stock up on those eggs, right away!

For Weight Loss!

For all you weight watchers out there, eating eggs for breakfast can help you shed those extra pounds! A study conducted on 2 groups of men and women- one group consumed a bagel breakfast while the other had 2 eggs for breakfast- concluded that not only did the group who had the egg breakfast lose more weight, they also reported enhanced energy levels and a greater decrease in waist circumference. Forget all that pre-packaged diet food; opt for a healthy breakfast meal instead!

Keeps Your Heart Pumping!

In the past, the humble egg’s role in aggravating cholesterol levels was heavily publicized. However, scientists have now determined that it is not dietary cholesterol that affects your blood cholesterol level, it is actually the saturated fat in your diet that is the root of all your cholesterol problems. They have determined that individuals on a low fat diet can safely consume 1 or 2 eggs per day! Research also indicates that regular consumption of eggs may reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

For Long-lasting Vision!

The latest research findings suggest that eggs may contain even more Lutein than green vegetables. Lutein, an all-star member of the carotenoid family, has been linked to a reduced risk of age- related eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration! These grave diseases can take away your eyesight permanently if they are allowed to spread unchecked. If you don’t want to be peering out of chunky spectacles in your elderly years, add eggs to your regular diet now and ensure that your eyesight stays healthy and strong!

Conclusion

Your body deserves to be treated to the eggs benefits outlined above! Incorporate recipes that make use of eggs into your daily diet plan if eating a boiled egg everyday does not appeal to you. However, if you have a food allergy to eggs, refrain from eating them. Depending upon the severity of the allergy, the symptoms can range from rashes and swellings, to depression, chronic headache and insomnia.