An Egg In Regular Diet

Here are some facts I came across to believe Egg should be included to regular diet especially childrens:-

1. Rich in Vitamins – Eggs contains a lot of vitamins including B, C, D, E, and K. Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin, present in egg, for the process of converting homocysteine into safe molecules, such as glutathione, an important antioxidant. An egg contains about 44μg of folate, an essential nutrient to be provided to pregnant ladies to prevent birth defects of neural tube.

2. Great Source of Protein and Amino Acids – Eggs are a great source of protein, containing 6 grams of protein. Eggs are known as the perfect food as they are one of the food that contains all 9 of the essential amino acids.

3. Lowers Hypertension – The peptides present in eggs are found to help in reducing increased blood pressure.

4. Contains Omega-3 fatty acid - Eggs produced by hens fed a diet of greens and insects contain higher levels of omega−3 fatty acids than those produced by wheat or corn fed farm chickens. Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid good for your heart.

5. Can Lower Your “Bad” Cholesterol – Eggs do contain cholesterol, however, as mentioned above, regular consumption of eggs reduces LDL or Bad cholesterol and increases HDL, the Good cholesterol.

6. Boost Brain and Nerve Health – One egg contains about 20% of the daily recommended intake of choline. Choline is essential for production of phospholipids in cell membranes. Adequate levels of choline are essential for brain and nerve health.

7. Contain Anti-oxidants: Lutein and Zeaxanthin are carotenoids with anti-oxidant properties, are an essential component for eye health and protects against the damaging effects of free radicals, i.e. developing age-related macular degeneration. The antioxidants are also linked to reducing the risk of developing cataracts in old age and protection of eyes from damage related to UV exposure.

8. Contain Tryptophan and Tyrosine – They are two amino acids with great antioxidant properties to fight against free radicals. Tryptophan is also important as it is converted to serotonin, a mood enhancer and converted into melatonin in the pineal gland, which benefits sleep.

9. Contain Calcium - An egg contains 50 mg calcium. Although not a large source of calcium, but reduces the risk of colon polyps and breast cancer.


10. Prevents Heart Disease – The choline present in eggs is a crucial nutrient that help to reduce the inflammation that may leads to heart disease.

11. Promote Healthy Hair and Nails - The Sulphur along with vitamins and minerals contained in eggs promotes hair and nail growth.

12. Contains Selenium – Selenium, an essential micronutrient contained in eggs helps reduce oxidative stress and also associated with preventing cancer and in particular reducing tumors affecting the prostate.

13. Improve Immune System Functioning – The iron and vitamin A contained in eggs helps support a healthy immune system and normal red blood cell production.

14. Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer – A recent study found that women who consumed high amounts of choline, an abundant nutrient in eggs, were 24% less likely to get breast c
ancer.

15. Reduces Inflammation – The choline in eggs aids in reducing inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation has been linked to increasing the risk of osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, cognitive decline, and type 2 diabetes.

16. Beneficial for Fetal Development – The choline present in eggs is essential for pregnant women as it is crucial for proper fetal brain development and preventing neural tube defects.

17. Improved Memory Function – The high amount of vitamins and nutrients in eggs, in particular choline, improves memory function and cognition.

18. Eggs Can Be Inexpensive – Many are able to get eggs for a great price when bought from local farmers. Another option is to raise your own chickens! Not only does this help save money and provide you with more nutritional value, but you could sell eggs to those in the area to cover the cost of caring for them.

19. Variety in Egg preparations – There are many ways to prepare eggs, whether you eat them raw, scramble them up in coconut oil, or boil them. You can also add great variety by adding in nutritious vegetables and herbs, such as to an omelet.