New Delhi: Eggs are one of the full extents of the nutritional wonders they pack and are filled with loads of health benefits. Eggs provide a valuable source of quality protein – while also containing 13 essential vitamins and minerals, alongside necessary omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
Eggs Increase Good Cholesterol (Hdl)
Eggs raise cholesterol, yes. But it’s the good cholesterol (HDL) that reigns. To explain it further, HDL is high-density lipoprotein. It’s been suggested that elevated levels of HDL lower the risk of stroke and heart disease. And just to clear up the cholesterol conundrum, your liver produces cholesterol every day, but when you eat more of it, the liver simply produces less. So, it evens out. Eggs don’t raise cholesterol in the blood of most people, saturated fats from processed foods do. And so does too much red meat.
Eggs Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease
Eggs have to be eaten in moderation, just like everything else because yes, if you eat an overabundance of eggs every day, and if you eat them fried in lots of butter and on top of a juicy burger, well, your heart may suffer. But eggs do contain heart-healthy and heart disease-preventing nutrients. Folate, unsaturated fatty acids, Vitamin E, and some B Vitamins are found in eggs.
Eggs Are Good For Eye Health
Eggs contain vitamin A, which is essential to eye health. This is crucial to point out because Vitamin A deficiency is the most common cause of blindness in children in developing countries, pointing to its importance. As well, zeaxanthin and lutein are two nutrients that can reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.
Eggs Are Good For Brain Health
An egg contains 125.5 milligrams of choline (which is about ¼ of what you need). Choline is good for heart health but also essential to the brain. Choline helps to regulate memory and mood. Studies have proven that it helps cognitive functions like visual and verbal memory. The membranes that surround your cells are formed with the aid of choline. During pregnancy and as well when breastfeeding, choline is essential for the baby’s brain development, too.
