Eggs have been a staple of human diet for ages. They’ve been mostly eaten as a breakfast food. They are laid by the females of the chicken species. Eggs are known for their hard, protective exterior and their liquid interior. The outta part is called the eggshell, an inner white liquid is called the albumen and the yellow or yolk is known as the vitellus.
Eggs have been a valuable food for centuries. Chickens were domesticated for their eggs. Eggs were used not just as food but also as a part of many rituals. For example, in ancient Egypt eggs were used as offerings. The Romans crushed eggshells in their plates to scare away evil spirits.
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A normal chicken egg provides around 70 calories; it also provides 6 grams of protein. It also includes Vitamin A, D, B12, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, choline and zinc. The yolk of the egg is known to contain two-thirds of the 300mg of cholesterol that is recommended by doctors as the required daily intake.
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The shape of an egg is often compared to a prolate spheroid, it is larger on one end and cylindrical symmetry along the long axis. The outside of an egg is a thin, hard shell and on the inside of the egg, the yolk is suspended within the egg white. Two spiral bands of tissue known as chalazae help suspend the yolk inside the egg white.
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Eggs are consumed in different ways, some in savoury and some in sweet. They are also used in the bakery industry. The most common ways eggs are prepared include: hard-boiled, poached, soft-boiled, omelettes, scrambled, fried etc. Some even consume them raw, although not advised as they can cause salmonellosis.
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In the list below we will dive deeper into the health benefits of having eggs but a quick overview for now. Eggs, as we have said provide us with many vitamins, minerals and around 70 calories. They are also high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Once cooked the eggs are easier to digest and their nutrients get absorbed quicker into our bodies. It is instrumental in improving eyesight.
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It is known that the yolk of the egg is full of antioxidants. Many of them are eye-friendly that keep our eyes healthy. One of them is Lutein, it is a type of carotenoid that prevents muscle degeneration. Muscle degeneration in the eye can lead to blindness.
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Eggs are a good source of Vitamin B, this is good news as it helps improve the quality of the skin, hair, nails and liver. Many face creams use Vitamin B that also serves as an anti aging agent. It works by counteracting the damage caused by molecules that break down the healthy cells and contribute to aging and diseases.
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Reports have indicated that a large egg weighing around 50 grams contains around 50 IU of vitamin D3. The vitamin D found in eggs is known for being good at absorbing Calcium which helps strengthen bones and teeth. It is advised to people suffering from teeth problem to include eggs in their diet.
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One of the most important nutrient the brain needs is Choline. It is a water-soluble vitamin-like nutrient. It is known that one egg yolk contains around 115 mg of Choline. Choline helps the brain to increase the memorize power and also repair its self.
If you thought only bodybuilders or people who wanted to add muscle needed eggs in their diet, you were wrong. Research has shown that people who want to lose weight and add eggs to their diet achieve their goals faster than those who don’t add eggs to their diet.
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Studies have shown that an egg a day might reduce the risk of someone having a heart disease. Recent research has indicated that eggs can block the liver from producing LDL (low-density lipoprotein) which is a bad kind of protein. It also boosts the production of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) the good kind of protein.
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If you go on YouTube and type anti-aging do-it-yourself you’ll get many videos that involve eggs. Eggs are full of nutrients that help the skin and improves its quality. It rejuvenates the cells and helps fight the damage our skin takes from our daily lives.
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Eggs are known to be a good source of protein and amino acids that a growing baby requires. That supply a large amount of vital vitamins and minerals that are needed for a growing baby inside the womb.
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The yolk inside an egg is among those few foods that contain vitamin D. Vitamin D is known to help reduce the risk of cancer later on in life. Along with cancer, heart disease and diabetes are also what vitamin D is able to help prevent.
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Just because something is good for you doesn’t mean you make a meal out of it. Moderation is always the key to anything in life be it food or entertainment. The old saying “Too much of something is good for nothing” wasn’t quoted without a reason. Two eggs a day are enough for any normal person unless prescribed by a professional healthcare advisor one shouldn’t consume more.