There are numerous benefits to eating eggs, as there are also many downsides.
Eggs have been used in cuisines around the world for years due to their incredible versatility.
The Basics
Do you know that amongst other proteins, Eggs are accessible as they are cheap to buy and almost always available in grocery stores.
Eggs are also incredibly easy to cook. Cooking eggs are also far quicker than most protein-rich meals.
If we talk more about Eggs, we would learn that Eggs contain notable amounts of the vitamins B12, B2, A, and B5, as well as selenium. Very nutritional.
The BBC reports that a study indicates that adding an egg to a salad can increase how much vitamin E we get from the salad. Therefore, eating Eggs along with other foods can help the body absorb other nutrients.
A sizable Egg contains roughly 75 calories, with 6 grams of quality protein, 5 grams of fat, including some portions of carbohydrates.
Most vitally, Eggs are a protein source that contain all of the amino acids the body needs to build protein and all of them in the right ratios.
Cholesterol
About Cholesterol, it is very high in Eggs. Cholesterol is transported by lipoprotein molecules in the blood, and everyone’s individual combination of lipoproteins plays a role in determining our risk of developing heart disease.
However, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad cholesterol) is transported from the liver to arteries and body tissues, and can result in a buildup of cholesterol in the blood vessels, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Although, researchers actually haven’t definitively linked consumption of cholesterol to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the new recommendation is to avoid saturated fats, which have been shown more directly to increase cholesterol in the blood and lead to heart problems. Eggs are also low in saturated fat.
Christopher Blesso, associate professor of nutritional science at the University of Connecticut, told the BBC that Cholesterol is still harmful, however, when it’s oxidized in our arteries, as it can be inflammatory. But eggs, luckily enough, contain various kinds of antioxidants that protect them from being oxidized.
Lutein
Lutein can be found in the retina of the eye and protects from light damage as a blue light filter, which would otherwise cause your vision to deteriorate.
Scientists have found that egg yolks are one of the best sources of lutein, which is a pigment linked to better eyesight and lower risk of eye disease.
Best to know
As you choose your eggs wisely, cook them well, and add other nutrient and fiber-rich foods to get the full benefits.
Also, do your best to avoid saturated fats and other sources of cholesterol.
Eggs are protein-packed, which is good for the morning.
Chinedum Anayo