THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF EGGS

Honestly, eggs are really delicious and there are many ways to prepare it, having different varieties of egg can be so yummy but much more than that, eggs are Highly Nutritious, and very healthy. It is loaded with essential nutrients, such as Amino Acids, Antioxidants, Micronutrients, and Healthy Fats. To be honest, most of these nutrients are very rare in some of our commonly consumed food.

From childhood, we've known that eggs are rich source of protein and Protein is the building block of the body. Eggs contain all the essential amino acids in their right ratios, and the body is well-equipped to make full use of the protein in them.

Here on this blog post, I will be unveiling The Health Benefits Of Eggs and rarely will you be told these things which I'm about to unveil to you, I choose to do this so that you'll get to see and find more reasons why you need to eat Eggs more than you do currently. I know there is a controversy on whether "Eating Egg raises the cholesterol level in the body". We will get to look into it, but firstly, know that the benefits of eggs far outweighs the whole cholesterol issue. 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF EGGS 

Eggs are a nutritionally-packed food. The nutrients in of eggs include:

— Vitamins A, B5, B12, B2 B6; this vitamins are recommended daily for our consumption and there are found in egg 

— Vitamins D, E, and K.

— Selenium; This is very powerful antioxidant needed in the body

— Phosphorus 

— Calcium 

— Zinc 

— Folate

— Protein(amino acids)

— Healthy fats

— Choline 

Just imagine eating one egg and those are the nutrients it contains.  This is vary rare in most food and it's one reason why most people call it "SuperFood"

For Adults, the recommend amount of eggs to be eaten in a day shouldn't be more than Two or Three Eggs.

There are varieties of preparation for egg and this makes it exciting while eating it, you know. However, it is best you interchange the method you use for cooking it. But most importantly use the method that would conserve the nutrients in it very often.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EGG

1) EGG HELP INCREASE GOOD CHOLESTEROL (HDL): 

 HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It is often known as the “good cholesterol".

Now let's clear off the controversy about eggs having cholesterol and it raising the body Cholesterol; Do egg have high cholesterol? Yes! Nonetheless, it’s the good cholesterol (HDL) that it raises. Eggs don’t raise cholesterol in the blood of most people, it is saturated fats from the processed foods and so does much red meat too. It is the cholesterol in the blood that is harmful.

The recommended amount of cholesterol to be consumed per day is 300mg and a single egg contains 212mg of cholesterol.

NOTE: The liver is responsible for producing cholesterol every day, but when you eat more eggs, the liver then produces less cholesterol. 

Eating egg is a great way to increase HDL and according to a survey done by the National Institute of Health, people who have higher levels of HDL usually have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and other health problem. So Having egg as a part of your meal isn't a waste because eating it leads to elevated levels of HDL (i.e the good cholesterol), which is linked to a lower risk of many diseases. 

2) EGG HELPS IN WEIGHT LOSE: 

Wondering how on earth this is possible with egg, right?

Egg is a good source for Weight Lose. Not everyone knows about this and one challenge when trying to lose WEIGHT is trying to satisfy your hunger or having cravings for food rich in calories and the best way to tackle this challenge is by eating high-protein foods and egg is the number one source because it can keep you fuller for longer period. Eggs are high in protein, with about 6 grams per large egg. Proteinous food takes long time before it can digest and so it is with eggs.

Having eggs for your breakfast will help suppresses the hunger hormone, thereby leaving you more satisfied throughout the day. Eating eggs causes stable blood glucose and insulin response as well.

3) CAN LOWER THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER: 

Eggs when consumed in adolescence can reduce their risk of breast cancer according to a research study at Harvard University, where it was cited that eggs can lower the risk of breast cancer. However, a later study showed that women consuming at least six eggs every week had a 44% reduction in the risk of breast cancer than women who ate fewer eggs. The choline in eggs serves as a protection against breast cancer. Wow, isn't this amazing!  Teenage girls needs egg and they should not be denied of it.

Now tell me why we ladies won't include eggs in our meal to help us out with this (smiles). 

4) MAKES YOUR SKIN HEALTHIER: 

Selenium is an important part of skin's health and eggs are an excellent source of this nutrient. One large contains 28 per cent of your daily recommended value of selenium. When you eat an egg daily, it nourishes your skin and keeps it healthy as well.

5) EGGS ARE GOOD FOR EYE HEALTH:

 Vitamin A deficiency (i.e a lack of vitamin A) is the most common cause of blindness in children in developing countries today. Do well to include egg in your child's meal. Pointing to its importance; eggs contain vitamin A, two antioxidants which are Lutein and Zeaxanthin and there are essential to the health of your eye. These antioxidant prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. In a study by the National Institute of Health, it showed that an egg yolk per day significantly increases these nutrients. Includes eggs in the diet of your age loved ones too to help their eyes.

6) EGGS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN HEALTH: 

Choline is very essential to the brain, it helps to regulate memory and mood. Studies have proven that it helps cognitive function like visual and verbal memory. Amazingly, an egg contains 125.5 milligrams of choline. 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. As a pregnant mother don't fail to at least an egg a day.

TOXICITY OF EGGS

• Protein generally when eaten excessively can lead to toxicity. Being a rich source of protein, consuming it in excessive amounts can negatively affect the kidneys.

• When eggs are not cooked properly. You can become infected with salmonella. This can cause many problems like bloating, vomiting, and stomach-related issues. 

• Consuming too many eggs at an instance may lead to indigestion, constipation, vomiting and stomach upset.  

SO WHILE EGGS ARE NUTRITIOUS AND HEALTHY FOR US, MODERATION REMAINS THE KEY.

IN CONCLUSION: Eggs are really loaded with great nutrients and there are tons of benefits from eating it. I'd advise you include egg into your meal very often 

If you are a hard labour worker, please don't fail to have at least an egg or 2 eggs a day because it will help you and most importantly it will build your muscles. 

 must be eaten in MODERATION.

Thank you for turning in for this week SERIES.

May God bless you all with sound health, sound mind and sound soul. Do have a lovely day ahead.

Love from 

~FNF