Eggs are healthy, good-for-you and can be cooked in different ways, that is eggs can be Boiled, poached, fried and baked it all depends on how the person consuming it wants it to be.
Some people are scared and shy away from eating eggs because they believe and it is said that eggs contain high cholesterol.
Yes, the egg yolk has cholesterol, but unless your diet consists of a ton of eggs, you simply don’t have to worry about it.
Health Benefits of eating eggs;
1. REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE
Eggs contain heart-healthy and heart disease-preventing nutrients like Folate, unsaturated fatty acids, Vitamin E, and some B Vitamins. Note that, all these nutrients are good for the health of the heart but it is very important to eat eggs moderately. That is to say, eating eggs in excess everyday you will cause more harm than good to your heart.
2. ARE GOOD FOR THE EYES
Vitamin A deficiency is the most common cause of blindness in children. So to avoid this, Eggs contain vitamin A, which is essential to eye health, and also lutein nutrient that can reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. If you lack vitamin A, eating an egg yolk per day will help you with these nutrients.
3. GOOD FOR BRAIN HEALTH
In as much as Choline is good for heart health, it is also good for the also brain because it helps regulate memory and mood. Studies have also shown that, it helps cognitive function like visual and verbal memory. The membranes that surround your cells are formed with the aid of choline. Note that, eggs contain 125.5 milligrams of choline which is approximately ¼ of what the human body needs.
For pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers, choline is very important for the baby’s brain development.
4. EGGS ARE A GOOD SOURCE OF PROTEIN
Protein is a very important nutrient for the human body, and it should be noted that, eggs actually contain this nutrient. One egg contains 6.5 grams of protein.
5. EGGS ARE SATISFYING
Egg is a high-protein food that increases fullness because eggs are filling and so nutrient-dense. Eating a satisfying food like eggs helps to prevent snacking as well.
6. INCREASE GOOD CHOLESTEROL (HDL)
Eggs raise good cholesterol that is high-density lipoprotein (HDL) which when elevated, lower the risk of stroke and heart disease
As we read above, eggs are good for the health but when taken in excess, the side effects are nit really favorable;
Side effects of eating eggs in excess include, bloating, vomiting, stomach-related issues, high cholesterol, and also rapid weight gain.
Love it fried but boiled I dont eat
I so much love egg ate some today
I so much love it ate some today
Comment * eggs but don’t like the egg yolk
Comment * eggs but don’t like the egg yolk
Also heard it helps in weight loss
I love boiled eggs
I love eggs so much
I love eggs so much
Boil eggs my best, I love eating it with fry pepper
I love it boiled with some pepper
Wow I love fried eggs more than boiled eggs
Egg sauce and garri is just the best i love it so much,
Not a week without eggs I love them boiled
I love eggs, thanks for sharing mom
Love eating with pepper not too hursh
Ok l will continue eating my eggs
My favorite i love boiling eggs