Reasons why you should eat eggs regularly

March 9, 2015 15:02

Eggs aid in weight loss by providing a feeling of fullness, reducing the likelihood of snacking. Women who eat at least six eggs per week reduce their risk of breast cancer by 44%.

Eggs provide many essential vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps support the body's metabolism. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is important for the production of blood cells. Vitamin A (retinol) is good for eyesight.

Vitamin E (tocopherol) helps keep the body healthy, fights against the overproduction of free radicals, prevents cell death, slows down the aging process, and helps keep skin and hair smooth. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and plays a role in preventing osteoporosis.

Iron: Women need plenty of iron during each menstrual cycle. Not getting enough iron can make you feel tired and irritable. Zinc helps boost the immune system and helps the body convert food into energy. Phosphorus is important for healthy bones and teeth.

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Essential for brain development

Eggs are rich in the nutrient choline, which is essential for brain development in fetuses and infants, as well as memory function even in old age. One egg a day will provide 28% of a pregnant woman's choline needs.

Good for the eyes and eyesight.

Egg yolks contain a large amount of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. These substances play an important role in maintaining healthy eyes. Eggs reduce the risk of cataracts by 20% and the risk of macular degeneration by 40%, the leading cause of blindness in older adults.

Eggs are rich in vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency is the most common cause of blindness worldwide.

Provides protein and essential amino acids to the body.

Protein is the main building block of the human body. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Nine of the amino acids cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from the diet. Eggs contain all the essential amino acids that humans need. Eating enough protein can help promote growth and maintenance of body tissues, aid in weight loss, increase muscle mass, lower blood pressure, optimize bone health, and more.

Helps with weight loss

An egg contains only 70-85 calories and about 6.5g of protein. Eggs can aid weight loss by promoting a feeling of fullness, reducing the urge to snack. Although they contain cholesterol, there is no evidence that eating eggs will increase blood cholesterol levels.

In one study of 30 overweight women, eating eggs instead of bread for breakfast increased feelings of fullness and led them to eat less over the next 36 hours. Another study found that replacing a baguette breakfast with eggs resulted in significant weight loss over an 8-week period.

Preventing breast cancer

One study showed that women who ate at least six eggs a week reduced their risk of breast cancer by 44%.

According to VnExpress

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