The Health Benefits Of Eggs

By Bright Azuh

One egg a day will keep your doctor far away. Eggs are readily available that people sometimes forget how important it is to take them. They are a great source of high quality protein which is supposed to be classified as superfoods and having them at very cheap prices make it even easier to get. There are various types of eggs but the common ones are chicken eggs. Most people would prefer to eat meat than eggs but there is a greater goodness packed in just one egg.

Aids brain functionality: Eggs contain minerals that aids better brain functioning and can help the nervous system.

It is a perfect food: Eggs contain pretty much every nutrient you need in a meal. 40% of your daily vitamin D requirement. 25% of your daily folate requirements, 12% of your daily riboflavin (Vitamin B2) requirements, 20% of your daily selenium requirements.

Packed with other vitamins: A single egg contains vitamin A, 6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), 5% of Folate, 7% of Vitamin B5, 9% of Vitamin B12, 15% of Vitamin B2 9% of Phosphorus and 22% of Selenium.

They also contain decent amounts of vitamin A, D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, B5, B12, calcium and zinc

Repairs body tissues: The protein content in eggs helps to maintain and repair body tissues and muscles.

Eggs are good sources of Omega 3S: Omega 3S are in the family of essential fats needed by the cell membrane to function perfectly.

Prevent heart diseases: the choline in eggs helps to break down amino acid homocysteine that puts one at risk of heart disease.

Helps you lose weight: If you are in any dietary routine, it is always advisable to have eggs because they are almost a complete diet.

Good for your eyes: Eggs can help reduce age related blindness. The lutein and zeaxanthin in them helps to prevent macular degeneration.

Aids healthy pregnancy: Eggs produce folic acid and can help prevent disabilities like spina bifida in the fetus(unborn offspring).

Skin and hair care: the minerals and vitamins in eggs helps prevent breakdown in body tissue, and they can also be used for hair growth. Also helps to build a strong immune system.