Eggs have long been considered to be unhealthy, with many believing that too many eggs can increase cholesterol. But, recent studies show that eggs are incredibly healthy for you and the optimal dose is not just one egg a day but possibly two or three. Here's what eating two to three eggs a day will do for your health:
1. Your brain is under choline’s protection
Choline is the most important building material of the brain. Eating two eggs a day ensures that your body receives enough of this nutrient. It is also essential as choline deficiency leads to memory decrease.
2. Sight is preserved thanks to lutein
New research shows that eggs are rich in lutein - a substance responsible for clear and sharp eyesight. Being deficient in lutein can result in destructive changes in the eye tissue, causing eyesight to irreversibly deteriorate.
3. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium
The content of vitamin D found in an egg is the same as that of a spoonful of fish oil. Feeding chickens special supplements will also increase the vitamin D content in their eggs. Vitamin D is also responsible for allowing the body to better absorb calcium, strengthening your bones and your teeth.
4. Eggs are rich in vitamin B complex, protecting the skin, hair and liver
Biotin, vitamin B12 and digestible nourishing proteins contribute to the strengthening of hair and skin. Chicken eggs also contain phospholipids which promote the elimination of toxins from the liver.
5. The risk of cardiovascular diseases is reduced
Eggs have previously been thought to increase cholesterol. However, the cholesterol found in eggs is full of phosphatides, meaning that it's not harmful to our health. It also inhibits the body's own cholesterol production. Furthermore, eggs contain omega-3 acids which reduce triglyceride levels, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
6. Eggs promote weight loss
If you combine a low-calorie diet with eggs for breakfast, you are likely to lose weight twice as fast. Consuming a good breakfast will allow you to decrease the amount of food you consume in a day.
7. Decreases the risk of cancer
Choline, a necessary component in brain health, also helps reduce the risk of cancer. A study conducted on women showed that during their adolescence, those that consumed eggs had a lower risk of developing breast cancer by 18%.
8. Eggs are essential during pregnancy
Eggs are rich in vitamin B9, folic acid. With its help, red blood cells and the neural tube of the fetus is formed. Folic acid also helps boost a child's mental capacity.
9. The aging process slows down
According to research conducted by Dutch scientists, 87% of women aged 35 to 40 years old showed fewer age spots and tighter skin. It was also seen that in men, the wrinkles around the eyes were noticeably smoother.
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