Don't be afraid of eggs. They are a super health food and
can be prepared in many interesting ways. Around the world, eggs have been a
breakfast staple from time immemorial and for all good reasons. Afterall, an
egg is a storehouse of vital nutrients, making them an integral part of a
healthy diet. And for those of you who are afraid of indulging in this power
food because you're worried that it will add to your weight, remember, one egg
contains about 80 calories and about five grams of fat. Hence, smart
consumption is a far healthier option to cutting them out completely.
Eggs are a well known rich source of protein — an important
building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. The body uses
protein to build and repair tissues as well as making enzymes, hormones and
other body chemicals. Unfortunately, unlike fat and carbohydrates, the body
does not store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to draw on when it needs
a new supply. Thus eggs are the perfect sources and a smart food choice for
those who reduce their intake of carbohydrates in a bit to lose excess weight.
Another important nutrient you'll find abundantly in egg
white is riboflavin or Vitamin B2. And for all of you wondering what's the
benefit of this nutrient, Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin which is
involved in vital metabolic processes in the body and is necessary for normal
cell function, growth, and energy production.
The yolk, which many of us avoid out of fear, is actually a
very healthy food, if consumed in moderation. Mainly fat, the yolk contains
1.33 gm of cholesterol per 100 gms and is a rich source of vitamin A, B
vitamins, calcium, phosphorous, lecithin and iron. Incidentally, the iron found
in the yolk is easily digested and assimilated in the body. According to
nutrition experts, one can eat one whole egg every day without harming one's
cholesterol and other blood-fat levels. But for those who crave for more eggs,
you can reduce fat by using one whole egg and the whites of the rest of the
eggs.
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