| It wasn't long ago that dieters were advised to avoid | | | | As women have known for years, eggs promote |
| eggs for fear of their fat content and the effect they | | | | strong, healthy hair and fingernails. What we didn't |
| could have on cholesterol levels. Now conventional | | | | realize was that eggs are almost the perfect food. |
| wisdom is changing, with experts nominating whole | | | | They are an excellent source of Vitamins A, B |
| eggs to be dubbed the next superfood. | | | | complex, D, & E. Eggs also contain plenty of iodine, |
| Doctors have switched their thinking about eggs in the | | | | zinc, selenium, calcium, iron, folate, and antioxidants. |
| wake of new findings that prove 1 to 2 eggs per day | | | | In fact, eggs contain all necessary vitamins and |
| won't harm most people. Here are 5 more nutrition | | | | minerals except Vitamin C. Farm fresh eggs also |
| facts that might change the way you look at eggs: | | | | contain EPA and DHA, brain-enhancing essential fats |
| Fact 1: Eggs won't harm your cholesterol. | | | | that act as superfoods in their own right. |
| Recent studies have exonerated eggs of their bad | | | | Fact 4: Eggs contribute to total-body wellness. |
| reputation. Eggs contain heart-healthy omega-3s and | | | | The vitamins and unsaturated fat in eggs contribute to |
| choline. | | | | heart health, which is pleasantly ironic considering the |
| Even egg yolks have been welcomed back to the | | | | bad reputation eggs have had in the past. |
| breakfast table; they contain mostly unsaturated fat, | | | | But eggs benefit our bodies in many ways. Studies |
| which does not contribute to the build-up of cholesterol | | | | have linked whole eggs to improved eye health, brain |
| in the blood. | | | | development, healing ability, thyroid and nerve function, |
| While egg yolks do contain dietary cholesterol, less | | | | and weight management. |
| than 25% of the cholesterol we eat translates to | | | | One study showed that people who ate eggs for |
| higher blood cholesterol. | | | | breakfast lost twice as much weight as those who |
| In fact, dietary cholesterol raises blood cholesterol | | | | made a bagel their first meal of the day. |
| levels in only one-third of people. (Saturated and trans | | | | Fact 5: Eggs contain the miracle nutrient choline. |
| fats are the major contributors to high cholesterol and | | | | Choline is an important nutrient that most people don't |
| heart disease; eggs contain heart-healthy unsaturated | | | | get enough of. That's because rich choline sources are |
| fat and B-vitamins.) | | | | rare. Fortunately, whole eggs are a good, convenient |
| Fact 2: Eggs deliver great protein for few calories. | | | | source of choline. |
| Each egg serves up 6 grams of high-quality, highly | | | | Why is choline so important? It helps regulate our |
| digestible protein. It's no wonder bodybuilders have | | | | brains, nervous systems, and cardiovascular functions. |
| guzzled egg whites for years in an effort to increase | | | | Two eggs provide half of our recommended daily |
| their protein intake. | | | | amount of choline. |
| But if you're only eating the whites, you're missing out | | | | That's good news for most of us, as studies have |
| on a host of dietary benefits. The protein and fat in | | | | shown that 90% of all Americans are choline-deficient. |
| whole eggs has been proven to decrease hunger and | | | | It's important to note that whole, natural eggs are |
| contribute to overall diet success. | | | | healthier than either pourable liquid eggs or powdered |
| Also, eggs weigh in at a skinny 70 calories each. Just | | | | eggs. |
| one egg can mean the difference between binging at | | | | Also, don't sabotage the many health benefits of eggs |
| lunchtime or staying on track to meet your weight loss | | | | by serving them up with greasy bacon and sausage. |
| goals. | | | | A couple of boiled eggs with a slice of whole grain |
| Fact 3: Eggs are full of vitamins and minerals. | | | | toast and a piece of fruit will get your day started right. |