7 Health Benefits Of Eating More Eggs

Here are 7 benefits of eating more eggs. This whole food essential is packed with nutrients and vitamins that our bodies need to thrive.

As someone who eats eggs daily, I’m excited to share the benefits of this whole food ingredient with you!

Some put more emphasis on either egg whites or egg yolks.

However, I am a whole egg kind of person, after studying about all the nutrients found in a single egg, more often than not, I feel that whole egg intake is just healthier than separating the white from the yolk.

Again, some people separate the white from the yolk with purpose; in those situations, I would agree that it makes sense to do so.

So, without further ado, lets talk about the health benefits of eggs.

#1 Eggs And High-Protein Food

A single large egg can contain a little more than 7 grams of protein. This is a GOOD source of protein! Many of us are watching our calorie intake, our fat intake, our sugar intake, and our carb intake, but how many of us are really taking our protein intake as seriously as we should be.

Besides water and fat, the human body is made up of 16% – 20% protein.

That being said, let’s take a look at a few reasons we would do well to make sure we are getting the necessary protein intake our bodies so need.

The body uses protein to repair tissue.
Our bodies use protein to make enzymes, that aid in digesting food.
The body also uses protein as building blocks to help restore bones, muscles, cartilage and skin.
Hair and nails are comprised mostly of protein.

All that being said, I think we can agree, eggs are an excellent source of protein and a high source of protein to boot!

#2 Eggs And Healthy Fats

So many are on this egg white only trend, and while I definitely agree there is a time and a place for egg white only… It is the egg yolk that contains the healthy fats of the egg! So, here are a few reasons to make sure to consume the yolk.

Egg yolks are known to boost the immune system. Sulfated glycopeptides, which are present in the membrane of the egg yolk, stimulate the production of macrophages, these are cells in the immune system that protect the body against disease and infection.
They are great for the skin! They can be used in improving skin texture, be it dry or oily.
Egg yolks are rich in fatty acids which can help moisturize the skin. Egg whites are a simple form of protein that can help tighten pores and also remove excessive oil.
Egg yolks have 4.5 grams of fat.

According to fitelo.co Whole Eggs Are Nutrient-Rich Besides Fat In Eggs

Here are some great facts from the above article:

As a fact, eggs are jam-packed with several essential vitamins and minerals. An average serving of 2 eggs contain:
82% of daily vitamin D needs
50% of folate needs
25% of daily riboflavin (Vitamin B2) requirements
40% of daily selenium needs
They also contain useful amounts of vitamins A, E, B5, and B12, as well as iron, iodine and phosphorus.

All these nutrients are essential for a healthy and balanced diet!

Omega-3 Fats

Eggs are an incredible and edible source of Omega-3 fatty acids, providing on average, 90mg per egg. Eggs just by themselves carry such important nutrients for the human body.

#3 Eggs And Essential Amino Acids

Did You Know You Can Find All the Essential Amino Acids in Egg Whites?

Essential amino acids are the only macronutrient required in the diet for survival. High-protein foods that contain all the essential amino acids are deemed to be complete protein sources.

Eggs have ALL nine of these essential amino acids which are as follows:

Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Valine

#4 Eggs And Essential Vitamins

Iron carries oxygen to the cells, and can help prevent anemia

Vitamin A helps maintain healthy looking skin

Vitamin D strengthens bones and teeth

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that assists in maintaining good health and preventing disease

Vitamin b-12 can aid in keeping the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy

Folate can help produce and maintain new cells, and can help prevent a type of anemia

Selenium along with vitamin E, acts as an antioxidant to help prevent the breakdown of the body’s tissues

Lutein can help maintain good vision

Choline can play a strong role in brain development and function

All these essential vitamins play such an important role in the body’s overall health.

#5 Eggs And Pregnant Women

Eggs are consumed by many pregnant women for their protein content.

However, here are a few other benefits you may like to know about!

I love the blog article put out by Lily Nichols and highly recommend reading it in its fullness.

However, here is just bit of informations she shares there about eggs and pregnancy.

“I believe that every pregnant woman should eat eggs (with the exception of those with egg allergies, of course).

For example, did you know that certain nutrients in eggs may:

Lower your risk of preeclampsia?
Help reduce cravings and excessive weight gain?
Prevent neural tube defects (it’s not just folate)?
Improve long-term memory function of your child?

Simply put, eggs are an incredible superfood. Not only are they a convenient source of protein, but they are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals commonly lacking in a prenatal diet.” – Lily Nichols

#6 Eggs And Brain Health

Healthline.com, shares a list of the top 11 foods that promote brain health; eggs are number 10 on the list!

Again, I recommend reading all of number 10, but here are a few highlights:

“Eggs are a good source of several nutrients tied to brain health, including vitamins B6, B12, folate, and choline
Choline is an important micronutrient that your body uses to create acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and memory
Two older studies found that higher intakes of choline were linked to better memory and mental function
Nevertheless, many people do not get enough choline in their diet.
Eating eggs is an easy way to get choline, given that egg yolks are among the most concentrated sources of this nutrient.”

You can find the rest of the article here: 11 Foods That Promote Brain Health

Summed up, eggs are great for brain health!

#7 Eggs And High Cholesterol

The Mayo Clinic put out an article saying this:

“Although some studies have found a link between eating eggs and heart disease, there could be other reasons for these findings. The foods people typically eat with eggs, such as bacon, sausage and ham, might do more to boost heart disease risk than eggs do. Plus, the way eggs and other foods are cooked especially if fried in oil or butter, it might play more of a role in the increased risk of heart disease than eggs themselves do.”

You can read the rest of that article here: Organic Eggs Or Regular Store Bought Eggs?

For me personally, I stick with the farm fresh old fashioned brown eggs.

You can find someone local that you trust to buy them from. I recommend learning what they feed them. I prefer the chickens to be fed organically. Free range is also really important to me.

I love knowing the chickens are being well taken care of as they provide that delicious egg protein for us.

If you cannot find eggs locally, I know most grocery stores sell them. It is hard for me buy from the store still, because I have no idea how the hens are being treated. Again, that is just something that I personally think is important.

Well, I hope you found this blog post extremely helpful. I really enjoy writing about the whole food ingredients we consume; it brings so much more value to cooking, just knowing that my family and I are consuming our food as medicine!

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If you are like me, you want to know the benefits of what you are eating and why it should have a place in your refrigerator or in your pantry!

Hope learning these 7 Benefits Of Eating More Eggs was helpful to you!

Only one life to offer,

~Andrea