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The Efficiency of Eggs
People around the world eat eggs every day. When one thinks of a breakfast meal, one probably thinks of eggs. Over the years, much debate has taken place about how healthy it is to consume eggs, but truly the efficiency of eggs is miraculous.
Are eggs healthy to eat?
There is a lot of varying research about whether eggs are good or bad for your health. One egg contains 212 milligrams of cholesterol in the yellow yolk, much more than other foods. However, scientists have found that eating eggs promotes good cholesterol (HDL) in healthy individuals and does not put them at risk for heart disease. Eggs have other benefits for people suffering from diseases. Another study examined egg consumption benefits in subjects with metabolic syndrome. Results indicated that eating three whole eggs a day increased HDL and diminished insulin resistance in these participants. The research also suggested eggs benefited these people by boosting the size of LDL particles. The medical profession labels LDL cholesterol as bad cholesterol. The smaller the size of LDL particles, the more likely they can travel into an artery. The increase in the size of LDL particles lowers the chances of developing heart disease. Some studies suggest that diabetics should not regularly eat eggs because it may produce a greater risk of heart disease.
What nutrients are in eggs?
Eggs contain almost every essential vitamin and mineral necessary for the body to function. The list of egg nutrients includes vitamin B12 (cobalamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin A, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), selenium, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese, vitamin E, folate, and many more. Also, eggs are a quality source of proteins and good fats. Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids and have a perfect score in the measure of protein quality. Furthermore, eggs are rich in eye-protecting antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. These vitamins protect against destructive sunlight and diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration. One of the lesser-known nutrients is choline. Choline makes up cell membranes and assists in synthesizing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. The lack of choline is known to play a role in neurological disorders, heart disease, and liver diseases. One of the best sources of choline is the efficient egg. One large egg yolk houses 113 milligrams of choline.
Can eating eggs help me lose weight?
The efficiency of eggs also comes in their ability to help you lose weight. Consuming eggs can help speed up your metabolism. This process is called the thermic effect of food (TEF). As a result, your body can burn more calories when eggs become a part of your diet. Additionally, research has shown that those who ate eggs for breakfast felt fuller and ate food with fewer calories during the day than those who did not eat eggs for breakfast. Eggs yield so many health benefits throughout the body. If your physician agrees that eggs are healthy for you to eat, hopefully, you will be eating eggs regularly and find positive results.
If you want to learn more about healthy foods, please read about The Great Spinach Typo.
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Joey Hinojosa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a master’s degree in mass communications. He began working at Empower Brokerage in early 2022 and enjoys being creative in his writing, photography, videography, and other projects.
