Top 7 health benefits of eating eggs for the body

Eggs are one of the best sources of protein and also the cheapest option .it is not only rich in protein but also contains antioxidants, calcium, vitamins, and amino acids. Egg yolks are even better; they contain choline which helps to fight LDL(low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) .so next time you want to indulge yourself in some yummy runny yolks, don't feel guilty about it, try to buy the organic eggs as much as possible, as they are free of hormones, antibodies, and vaccines. 

Apparently, the color of yolk doesn't actually determine anything specific, according to molly Morgan .R.D, a board-certified dietitian and sports medicine specialist in New York. 

Below are the amazing benefits of our staple eggs.

1. Boosts the immune system: an egg a day, could keep the doctor away as they boost the immune system and regulate the thyroxine as it contains one-quarter of the recommended daily consumption of selenium .kids don't get as much as selenium, hence adding eggs to their diet would help prevent conditions like keshan disease and kashinbeck disease .these particularly target the heart, the bones and the joints .kids love eating eggs, this would be the best way for you to sneak in lots of nutrition.

2: Good cholesterol: An egg contains about 212mg of cholesterol which falls into the HDL(high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) category that is the good cholesterol type which helps to regulate the bad cholesterol which is the LDL .the usual cliché understanding is that eggs are bad for people suffering from cholesterol, but the thing is, eggs contain HDL which helps reduce the control of the LDL. Therefore eggs are a good supplement to your breakfast but definitely in moderation.

3: Healthy heart: scientists have found with further research that there are different types of LDL cholesterol that can be bad .these are related to the size of the particles within the LDL cholesterol. The bigger the particle, the lesser threat for cardiovascular problems. The best danger for cardiovascular problems .the best part is that LDL in eggs turns from smaller to bugger particles .eggs not only have HDL but also amend the LDL in your body to make it more useful and reduce the risk of heart disease.

4: Energy Booster: food is the main source of energy provider for the body that's why you should be careful about the quality of the food intake, it is better to have food that slower releases high effective energy .that are exactly why eggs are a great source of energy. An egg encompasses 15% recommended daily intake of riboflavin combines with b2 vitamin, which helps to provide the energy needed for the day.

5: Eyesight: macular deterioration and cataracts are the leading causes of elderly blindness .this could be controlled by lutein and xanthine, which are present in egg yolks .these antioxidants are present in leafy greens and broccoli too, but the body absorbs them faster when it is from egg yolks.

6: Protection of the brain: consuming eggs for breakfast will help you be more focused on feeling sharper throughout the day, choline, an essential nutrient which is a neurotransmitter, its available in eggs .helps in communication skills and maintaining a good memory.

7.Amino acids: the body requires 20 essential amino acids to keep you energized, and healthy the body anyways produces 11 out of them on its own the balance nine amino acids can be found in eggs the acids namely Histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine tryptophan, and valine. Eggs are also rich in 3 non- essential amino acids, which are alanine, aspartic acid, and glutamic acid. These are seven outlined benefits of eating eggs .  for more studies, visit, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_as_food#:~:text=Egg%20yolks%20and%20whole%20eggs,Guide%20Pyramid%20(now%20MyPlate)...

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