Eggs Aren’t Evil

For a long time, eggs got a bad rap. Their consumption was accused of doing terrible things to your cholesterol levels. While it’s true eggs are high in cholesterol, with the average egg containing 212 milligrams, only a small amount of the cholesterol from food actually passes into the blood.  The real villains are saturated and trans fats in your diet, as they have a much bigger impact on blood cholesterol levels.

So it’s another one of those health food myths that eggs are bad news. They’re one of the best natural foods around, and actually quite good for you.

Build A Better Body With Protein

Your body needs proteins to supply the amino acids for building healthy cells. Eggs are full of high-quality protein with about 5.5 grams of protein per egg. Even better, they are an economical source. Compare the cost of eggs to just about any lean meat, and you’ll see what I mean. If you’re looking for cheap high-grade protein, eggs are just the thing.

Eggs are Full of Natural Food Goodness

Not only do eggs have protein, but they are also a good source of

• selenium,
• vitamin B12, and
• vitamin D.

Yes, eggs are one of the rare natural foods containing vitamin D.  (Other sources are fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel.)  Most foods sold with vitamin D have it added artificially.  Eggs are undoubtably of the cheapest natural food sources of vitamin D.

Calling All Choline Suppliers!

Eggs are also a good source of choline, which is very important for gene regulation, brain function, and heart health. So instead of eggs being bad for your heart, they are actually one of the best natural foods to eat!

Choline is also important to maintain levels of B vitamins, and it helps reduce inflammation. Considering more than 90% of Americans are choline-deficient, eggs sound like a good natural food to add to your diet!

Phyt For Sight - Phytochemicals Help Your Eyes

Eggs also contain the phytochemicals lutein and zeaxanthin. These carotenoids may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

What’s more, the natural lutein found in eggs is as bioavailable, or even more so, than the forms of the nutrient offered in purified lutein products. In other words, eggs are as good or better a natural food source of usable lutein than supplements.

But Weight! We’re Not Done Yet!

Would you believe studies have shown that eating eggs for breakfast can help you lose weight? Yes, some studies have shown eating eggs for breakfast helps curb the appetite for the rest of the day.

What’s Not To Love About A Natural Food Like Eggs?

Eggs are cheap. They’re loaded with good-for-you ingredients like protein, vitamins, choline, phytochemicals and more. They may even help you lose weight. So it turns out eggs aren’t evil after all. They’re good for you!

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Eggs: Natural Food, Great Health Food Benefits

Recent research shows a link between the levels of vitamin D and the risk of heart attack. Scientists know there’s a higher incidence of heart problems in northern climates, as well as during winter at lower altitudes. The amount of sunshine is the difference.

The Harvard School of Public Health did a study showing that even after correcting other risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes and even omega-3 levels, men with low levels of vitamin D had an increased risk of heart disease.

Moral of the story – for a healthy heart, you need a little sunshine.

That doesn’t mean you should soak up rays until you burn. That’s too much of a good thing! Researchers suggest about 20 minutes in the sunshine with about half of your body exposed will provide all the vitamin D you need. (No, getting your daily dose of vitamin D does not mean you need to join a nudist colony!)

However, if getting out in the sunshine isn’t practical, there are vitamins and health supplements available to boost your vitamin D levels.

So get out there and soak up some of that light health food. Sunshine will do your heart good!

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Sunshine, The Light Health Food