Eggs

Let’s be honest, eggs get a bad rap! But did you know that eggs hold tons of health benefits, too? The key is moderation.

Contrary to popular belief, there are no known links between egg consumption and heart disease. There are actually studies that show that eggs are good for your heart, preventing blood clots, heart-attack, and strokes. Also, in moderation, eggs are not shown to have a negative effect on cholesterol levels.

According to studies, eggs are very good for your eyes. That’s because eggs contain the carorenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Those carotenoids also help prevent cataracts!

Eggs also have quality proteins, about six grams each, as well as all nine of the essential amino acids. Eggs contain choline as well! Choline is a very important nutrient because it helps regulate your nervous system, cardiovascular system, as well as brain function! In just one egg, you get about 300 micrograms of choline. Eggs can also reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer. By consuming 6 eggs a week, women have been shown to reduce their risks of breast cancer by 44%! Did you know that eggs are one of the only foods that contain (naturally occurring) vitamin D? It’s true! Besides what they do have, what about what eggs don’t have! One egg contains only FIVE grams of fat!

With the secrets of eggs revealed, why aren’t they part of your diet?