Hey Balanced Life Family,
When we think of a breakfast, so many of us immediately think to include eggs. It’s hard to go to a restaurant and not see eggs on the breakfast menu.
So many people love eggs. In the past eggs have gotten a bad reputation. They said that they weren’t good for you, and they were bad for heart health. I’ve been reading some articles written by health experts, and I’ve found that’s not true. Eggs actually have very important health benefits for our bodies.
Eating eggs makes your bones and muscles stronger. Just one egg at breakfast gives 6 grams of protein to your diet. Protein is essential for the body’s tissues. Protein also improves the health of nails, skin and hair. Now that’s a plus!
Vitamins are essential for your body to function properly and eggs have lots of vitamins: vitamin A for your skin and eye health; vitamin D for strong bones and teeth; vitamin E which is an antioxidant; and vitamin B12 which helps keep your blood cells and nerves healthy. An egg is full of nutrition and only has 70 calories. Any extra calories come from the way you prepare it, so if you load it with cheese or cook it in butter, the calorie count goes up.
Some eggs contain omega-3 fats. These fats are heart healthy and fight inflammation (pain) in your body. Omega 3 fats aren’t in all eggs, but the ones that contain them are clearly marked on the package.
Are you concerned because of what you heard about cholesterol in eggs? Researchers found that eggs can actually increase your good cholesterol, and this cholesterol helps to absorb the bad cholesterol in your blood. Ain’t that good news!
These are a few facts I’ve found through research about the “incredible edible egg”. If you have any medical concerns check with you doctor to see if you should restrict your consumption of eggs. Otherwise, enjoy!
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