10 Health Benefits of Eggs

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Health Benefits of Eggs

Some of you may have eaten eggs over the Easter weekend so I thought I'd post ten health benefits of eggs (and it doesn't count if they were chocolate eggs!)

1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.

2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.

3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.

4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.

5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.

6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.

7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person's lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.

8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.

9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.

10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.




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Diet is very important in IBS but please consider this. After a successful course of hypnotherapy, an IBS patient is able to eat all foods that were previously triggers. How is that possible? All the hypnotist does is talk to you while you are asleep. Hypnotists remove negative messages from your subconscious mind and replace them with positive ones.There is no magic in this. The negative belief in your subconscious mind developed over time. If you believe there is no cure and you just have to live with it, that is exactly what you get, a life long battle to control your IBS. The hypnotist changes that belief system and hence the positive results. Why can't you do this yourself? Along with dietary control, create hope and expectation for a better future with your IBS. Stop the negative thoughts. Picture in your mind a day you will control your IBS symptoms. If you genuine believe, things start to happen.
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2. The Eggman said on October 15, 2007:

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Ok anyway, I'm an egg-man! I'm 21 and eat at least 5 full hard boiled eggs daily!! I'm very muscular and never get tired! I'm livin la vida loca! For people above 40, I wouldn't recommend the yolk. I'd recommend 7 boiled egg whites: 3 in morning and 4 just before sleeping! For longevity and healthy long life! My family is full of rich doctors so u can take my word for it! Cheers!

3. aliya said on November 11, 2007:

Yes this is right egg is very nice .

4. Anne said on January 17, 2008:

I love eggs and this was extremly informative.
Thanks

5. angeline said on January 21, 2008:

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6. stace said on April 16, 2008:

This is fantastic, i was told that eggs were bad for your diet, i will definately be eating more now!!

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21. Eat Smart Age Smart said on July 1, 2009:

A study from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge reports. "Egg protein is filling, so you eat less later in the day," says David Grotto, R.D., author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life (Bantam).

22. Ansary said on July 13, 2009:

Hi there -
I also do believe that eggs actually work nice to fight hair loss.
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25. cris said on August 9, 2009:

i like this post... it gives me correct information.

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26. tim said on October 4, 2009:

i'd like to see some sources, research info. actual reports and studies done by the universities you have used as info sources. how else are we going to believe what is said? i find simply taking a word for it is not enough

27. lupe said on November 10, 2009:

lol eggs r goood 4 u

28. Borat said on January 18, 2010:

Egg make smile

29. jdahms said on February 7, 2010:

This would be great if true but you cite no sources.

You can not just believe everything you read on the internet. Are there links to the studies done?

30. christina curas said on February 10, 2010:

Hi there,

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