Eggs are a hated food for many. It is believed that the cholesterol in eggs or the yolk raises the level of cholesterol in the body and endangers the heart.
One of the studies on this topic, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, says that there are no strong links between healthy people who eat eggs (in moderate amounts) and heart or stroke. Here are 4 reasons why eggs are good:
1. They reduce the risk of cancer
Eggs are one of the best sources of the nutrient choline - one egg contains about 30 percent of the daily recommended dose. Studies have shown that women who consumed high amounts of choline had a 24 percent lower chance of developing breast cancer. Choline is found mainly in the egg yolk, so you can freely leave out the egg whites when preparing an omelette.
2. Eggs preserve good eyesight
Egg yolks are also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Eat eggs and you won't have vision problems in your old age.
3. Omelette to a smaller waist
A recent study showed that obese people who ate two eggs for breakfast lost 65 percent more weight than women who ate a bagel in the morning. Carbohydrates in eggs saturate faster and prolong the feeling of satiety, writes Ordinacija.
4. Eggs for abs
Eggs contain a certain amount of amino acids, which make it easier for the body to absorb proteins. In other words, after a hard workout, treat yourself to a hard-boiled egg and eat it without remorse.
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