Many experts in the past thought that eggs are unhealthy food and may harm your health due to their high cholesterol levels. However, this was a huge misconception.
In fact, eggs are a great food for our health. They are a great source of antioxidants, protein, vitamins, and minerals, significantly beneficial for our body.
Doctors recommend eating 2-3 eggs a day to improve your health.
So, keep reading and you will find out more about all the health benefits of eggs.
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1. Reduce the risk of cancer
The journal “Breast Cancer Research” published a study which showed that the regular consumption of eggs can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 18%.
Moreover, eggs are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that can stabilize your estrogen levels which are can often contribute to the development of breast cancer.
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2. Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Eggs contain more than 40gr of HDL (good) cholesterol. HDL can prevent many cardiovascular diseases. In the past it was considered that eggs raise the cholesterol levels in our blood. In fact, this is not true.
Having the ability to regulate its own cholesterol levels, our body itself produces most of the cholesterol. This is scientifically confirmed by the Biomedical Research Center of Louisiana.
The study included 152 overweight people divided into 3 groups. People in the first group ate nothing for breakfast, the second group had 2 eggs for breakfast, and people in the third group ate a piece of bread.
According to the results, people who had eggs for breakfast managed to lose 75% more weight and 35% more belly fat compared to the other two groups and they experienced no changes in their cholesterol levels.
Eggs have high content of omega-3 fatty acids that can significantly reduce the levels of triglycerides which in turn can prevent many cardiovascular diseases.
3. Improve your eyesight
Eggs have high amount of vitamin A, zeaxanthin, and lutein which are great for our eyesight. Vitamin A can significantly improve our vision and it is essential for seeing in the dark.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are two potent antioxidants that can boost your eyesight and prevent free radical damage.
4. Protect the brain
Eggs contain choline, an important nutrient which is vital for our brain. Choline is a neurotransmitter that sends stimuli to the brain and nervous system and lack of it can have negative effects on the memory and brain function in general.
5. Slow down the aging process
A German study showed that the regular consumption of eggs can stop the aging process and prevent skin cancer. Eggs contain carotenoids which have the ability to slow down aging.
In order to obtain its maximum benefits, you should consume the eggs boiled. In this way, eggs contain more carotenoids because of the chemical changes that occur during the cooking process.
6. Reduce the risk of birth defects
Eggs contain 0.7 mcg of vitamin B9 (folic acid) that can reduce the risk of birth defects and prevent damage to the embryo’s nervous system. It is especially recommended for pregnant women. Moreover, eggs are a rich source of vitamin B9.
7. Support the liver, skin and hair
The egg yolk has sulfur and protein which have the ability to revitalize your weak hair as well as improve your skin health.
Moreover, they are a great source of lecithin, a substance that improves digestion and helps the liver in the detoxification process….
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8. Help you lose weight
Those who want to lose weight are recommended to avoid foods with low glycemic index and eat more eggs because eggs can satisfy your cravings and make you eat less. This will result in weight loss.
9. Keep the bones healthy
Eggs are a great source of vitamin D and calcium. These two are extremely important for our bones and teeth.
Many studies showed that protein and calcium work together in order to maintain the calcium levels and to keep the proper functioning of the metabolic processes.
Moreover, the vitamin D found in eggs, is essential for many processes in our body. So, now you can see that eggs are extremely healthy and are a great source of essential nutrients which can regulate numerous body processes and improve your overall health.
It is recommended to eat 2-3 eggs a day. However, people with diabetes or heart problems are recommended to eat only 3 eggs a week.
Sources:
womandailytips.com
healthycures.org
