Health Benefits of Egg

Rose May Pimentel in Health

Oct 21, 2021 • 3 min Read

Egg contains almost every nutrient we need – protein, healthy fat, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that play a significant role in our health. It’s one of the most nutritious foods, affordable, and easy to consume.

Egg is a staple for every kitchen household. They are widely used in many dishes, both sweet and savory. Eggs can be pickled, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, scrambled, and fried.

Here are some of the amazing benefits of egg, from Organic Facts:

1. Growth and Development

The high concentration of protein and other essential vitamins means that our bodies can develop at a normal rate and get all the necessary nutrients to grow properly and set young people on a trajectory for lifelong health. Protein is necessary for cell creation, which means that every part of our body, every organ, hair, blood vessel, and bone in some way relies on protein to exist.

2. Heart Health

There has been significant criticism in recent decades about the potential dangers of eggs on heart health due to its admittedly high content of cholesterol, many people don’t look at the type of cholesterol, nor its effect on the body. Studies have shown them to protect against strokes and improve heart health, as the “good cholesterol” (HDL cholesterol) levels increase, which helps to eliminate “bad cholesterol” in the body. By lowering LDL cholesterol levels, they help to avoid atherosclerosis, blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, and other serious cardiovascular conditions.

3. Weight Loss

Since eggs are full of those important proteins that our body needs for development, they also tend to be a very satisfying and filling form of food. They provide energy and nutrient stability in our body and satisfies our hunger. Eggs can be a great way to get the healthy balance we need without consuming excess calories, which is a great way to lose weight or keep our weight down.

4. Cognitive Activity

One of the lesser-known benefits of egg is its impact on cognitive health, primarily due to the high levels of choline present. Choline is often grouped with B-vitamins, when it is somewhat unknown nutrient that helps to create critical neural pathways in the brain. About 90% of the population is estimated to get less choline than the body requires, but whole eggs supply choline in large quantities.

5. Antioxidant Activity

It seems though that any food with antioxidant capacity is considered healthy. Eggs contain various antioxidants, including vitamin A that works in a few areas in the body, and works well with lutein and zeaxanthin to protect the eyes against degeneration and development of cataracts. Antioxidants seek out free radicals and neutralize dangerous particles before they can cause oxidative stress on body organs, resulting in chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.

6. Rare Minerals

The mineral composition of eggs is wonderful, but also unique in that it can be difficult to obtain certain minerals, like iodine, and selenium, in our diets. They are so versatile and universal that we can almost stay balanced by eating them, ensuring that those rare minerals keep our antioxidant activity up (selenium), and maintain healthy hormonal functioning in our thyroid (iodine).

“Kumain ng itlog, pagkaing pampalusog.” No wonder egg is classified as a superfood. Start your day with an egg and enjoy its benefits!

Stay healthy and safe!