Eggs are one of the most demonized foods of all time.
They’ve earned a bad reputation due to misinformation about their impact on cholesterol.
The truth is, they’re one of the closest things we have to a real super food.
Here are 10 reasons you should eat eggs every day:
Eggs are great for your cholesterol
It’s time to crack the myth that eggs are bad for your cholesterol.
Let’s clear this up:
Those who claim eggs are high in cholesterol aren’t giving you the full picture.
There is good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL).
A food’s ratio of HDL and LDL is much more important than its cholesterol content.
Eggs increase good cholesterol levels and help your body manage bad cholesterol.
Don’t let keyboard warriors stand between you and nature’s version of a multivitamin.
They’re extremely nutrient-dense
Each egg you eat contains:
• Protein
• Choline
• Selenium
• Vitamin D
• Phosphorus
• Antioxidants
• Vitamin B12
This gives them a much higher nutrient-per-calorie ratio than most foods.
Egg yolks improve bone density
Your sunny-side-up eggs are packed with vitamin D — the “sunshine” vitamin.
Vitamin D plays a key role in optimizing your body’s calcium absorption.
Eggs also contain zinc, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which all improve bone health.
Eggs are great for your brain
Choline is a lesser-known nutrient found in eggs that improves your:
• Memory
• Emotions
• Motor control
It’s ideal to get 550 mg of choline per day, and 90% of Americans fail to do so.
1 egg contains nearly 150 mg of choline on its own!
Eggs get you yolked
Foods are graded based on their protein content, and eggs have a perfect score of 100.
Other foods are measured to see how close they come to eggs’ protein density.
This means that eggs are a great food for anyone training to burn fat and build muscle.
They’re rich in omega-3
Omega-3 fats are critical for the health of your:
• Heart
• Brain
• Joints
• Bones
Adults should aim to consume 250-500 mg of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids per day.
Just two eggs will get you over halfway there!
Eggs strengthen your vision
Eggs contain two key antioxidants: lutein and zeaxanthin.
These help protect against age-related vision loss and eye problems.
They satiate your hunger quickly
Eggs are extremely rich in protein, so they help you feel fuller longer.
Protein reduces ghrelin levels in your body, which is a hormone that makes you feel hungry.
This makes eggs a great food if you’re trying to eat more mindfully.
Eggs are great for your skin
Eggs are also high in nutrients that promote skin health, such as:
• Zinc
• Lutein
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin E
These nutrients reduce inflammation, improve hydration, and reduce the signs of aging in your skin.
They’re incredibly diverse
I eat about 6-12 eggs per day.
For something to be sustainable, you have to find ways to enjoy it.
Here are my favorite ways to prepare eggs to avoid getting burnt out:
• Scrambled
• Hard boiled
• Sunny side up
• On top of a burger