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4 Reason To Eat Eggs

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  1. Hala

    Hala Golden Member Verified Doctor

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    When it comes to dieting, you’ve probably read the lengthy list of taboo foods to avoid while you’re trying to shed extra weight and maintain a lean figure. Red meat, carbs and unhealthy fats top the list, but some professionals even recommend eliminating eggs. A single egg has enough cholesterol to topple an average dieter’s recommended daily intake, and that leads many to ditch whole eggs in favor of egg whites and mysterious substitutes. However, you can eat eggs in moderation — and you should. Here are four great reasons to add an egg to your daily diet.

    Eggs Could Help You See

    Go ahead and add an egg to your breakfast routine because an egg a day could keep the optometrist away. As we age, our eyes become more susceptible to a host of different conditions related to macular degeneration or the deterioration of the eye. With plenty of lutein and zeaxanthin, eggs could help you prevent or delay the onset of certain vision problems. Lutein is a carotenoid that the body needs to combat macular degeneration. Carrots and green leafy vegetables also contain carotenoids, but your body absorbs the nutrients better from an egg than from other sources.

    Eggs Can Clear Your Mind

    If you’re having a bad day, you may be tempted to snack on high-fat, sugar-rich foods that offer nothing but empty calories and regret. Instead, boil up an egg or whip up a batch of egg salad using Greek yogurt and mustard. Eggs contain a variety of nutrients and vitamins that can help counteract a bad mood and lift your spirits. Nutrients like zinc, B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids combine to help you overcome fatigue and move forward with a positive attitude. Plus, the protein content will keep you fuller so you don’t overdo that afternoon snack.

    Eggs May Improve Your Focus

    If you haven’t already rushed out to buy a dozen delicious eggs, then here’s one more important reason to add them to your regular diet: Eggs may help improve your focus and memory retention. Along with protein, antioxidants and healthy fats, eggs contain an ample amount of choline which is an essential element to sustaining and improving mental acuity. Research suggests that increased egg consumption could help you focus better and retain more memory while stimulating your alertness.

    Eggs May Stabilize Your Cholesterol

    For decades now, researchers and health practitioners have been claiming that eggs could raise bad cholesterol levels which may lead to heart disease and stroke. As it turns out, eggs produce little effect on bad cholesterol levels in otherwise healthy individuals. Studies have shown that eating a couple of eggs every day may actually help you in the long run. Cholesterol isn’t the monster in the closet that it’s been made out to be over the years. In fact, your body needs cholesterol to work properly. If you don’t get the right cholesterol from your diet, your liver produces it for you. Eating eggs and other foods that contain a healthy boost of cholesterol will give your liver a break and your body the nutrients it needs.


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    Houssam Eddine Benjaa Young Member

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    daily am having min.of 2 to 3 eggs.i hope it will keep me fresh and healthy.i love to eat egg always.
     

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