✔Whole eggs are a perfect food with almost every essential mineral and vitamin needed by our body.
➡️Egg yolks are also a source of Vitamin D, a nutrient that plays a role in bone health and immunity.
➡️Eggs are a great source of refuel post-exercise, as they are a lean source of protein which is important to help repair and rebuild muscles post-workout.
➡️Iodine and selenium, both found in substantial amounts in eggs, are crucial to synthesize thyroid hormones.
➡️Whole eggs are full of B vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, B6, B12, folate and choline, all of which are associated with protecting heart. L-arginine, an amino acid found in egg, is important for the release and growth of several hormones.
➡️When you eat only egg whites," You miss half the protein present in eggs and many other essential nutrients" .
➡️Our body needs cholesterol to make testosterone, which boosts our energy levels.
✔"A study conducted at the University of Connecticut found that the fat in egg yolks helps to reduce the LDL (bad cholesterol)."
➡️Eggs also contain many healthy nutrients - lutein and zeaxanthin, which are good for the eyes.
➡️It contains choline which is good for the brain and nerve and various vitamins like A, D, folic acid and vitamin B12.
✔One large egg contains approx. 270 international units (IU) of vitamin A and 41 IU of vitamin D.
✔A healthy person can consume 7 eggs per week with no risk of developing heart diseases. Egg yolks are good for our eye and vision health, joints, brain and bone health.
➡️In case of weight loss, overall consumption of saturated fats should be less than 10% of total fat intake, avoid consuming trans fats and foods like processed, junk, ready to eat, fried and refined based foods.