Whether you scramble them, fry them or bake them in a quiche, eggs are an all-natural food with a laundry list of health benefits. Eggs remain a healthy choice even for those concerned about their cholesterol levels. Research published in the June 2000 issue of the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition," concluded that egg consumption was not associated with high serum cholesterol concentrations.Inflammation
Eggs are a rich source of the B vitamin choline. In addition to helping your body produce new cell membranes and healthy nerves, choline can reduce chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation occurs when your body's natural healing process goes haywire. Instead of healing, inflammation wreaks havoc on your body --increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Eating choline-rich eggs can reduce chronic inflammation by more than 20 percent, according to an article published in the February 2008 edition of the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition."
Protein
Getting enough protein is essential for health. Dietary protein builds muscle, boosts the immune system and allows for healthy skin and nails. However, not all protein is created equal. Certain sources of protein are highly utilized by the body while others are not. Wageningen University states that egg protein is the most absorbed and utilized protein source in the food supply.
Weight Loss
Trading in your morning breakfast of cereal and a bagel in favor of eggs can accelerate weight loss. In a study published in the October 2008 issue of "International Journal of Obesity," 150 men and women dieters were assigned a breakfast either with or without eggs. The group that started their day off with two eggs lost 65 percent more weight than the non-egg eating group. The researchers hypothesize that the protein in the eggs helped curb the dieters' appetites throughout the day.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Eggs are bursting with a pair of nutrients -- lutein and zeaxanthin -- which protect your eyes from damage caused by free radicals and sunlight exposure. In a study conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and published in the October 2006 issue of the "Journal of Nutrition," subjects who consumed just one egg per day significantly boosted the levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in their blood.
Eggs generally are good but the truth is what kind of eggs are much healthier. In a research done by Dr. Mercola's team organic eggs are much healthier because those eggs from hens which is automatically lays eggs from feeds only. This is an unnatural and fastest way to harvest much more eggs. Our immune system is important which we can make it stronger by eating eggs or if eggs are not enough you could also turn into a zinc supplement which is also an organically made without any chemicals in it.
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ReplyDeleteFind a reputable diary with free range chickens, (organic if possible). Stay away from the larger diary's, these chickens live in a very stressful environment. Free range organic eggs can get costly but are worth every penny in my opinion.