Health Benefits of Eggs
Eggs are one of the few foods that should be classified as “superfoods.” They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet.
One single pasture raised egg contains the following:
Folate- red blood cell growth, formation of DNA, immune system support.
Vitamin B5- food into energy, break down fats, make vitamin D, red blood cell production.
Vitamin B12- form red blood cells & DNA, repair body tissue, maintain healthy function of the immune & nervous system.
Iron- dietary mineral (transport of oxygen throughout the body & provide energy).
Vitamin B2- cell growth, energy metabolism, red blood cell development, healthy vision, functioning of the nervous system, antioxidant nutrient.
Phosphorus- healthy bones & teeth, filter waste and repair tissue and cell membranes, energy metabolism, muscle growth.
Selenium- antioxidant that helps prevent free radical damage to cells in the body, supports the immune system, thyroid gland function, healthy hair & nails.
Iodine- mineral for thyroid to produce hormones to regulate your body’s metabolic rate, promotes cognitive function, optimal brain development & healthy skin.
Vitamin D- regulate absorption of calcium & phosphorus, facilitate immune system.
Vitamin E- antioxidant (vision, reproduction, blood, brain & skin health).
Vitamin K- blood clotting, bone metabolism, regulating blood calcium levels.
Vitamin B6- proper function of sugar, fat, protein in the body, development of brain, nerves, skin.
Calcium- build and maintain strong bones.
Zinc- reduce inflammation, boost immune health, speed wound healing & improve acne.
High density lipoprotein- good cholesterol.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin- vital antioxidants for eye health.
Protein- build and repair body tissue.
Pasture Raised Eggs are high in OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS
Omega-3s are nutrients you get from food (or supplements) that help build and maintain a healthy body. They're key to the structure of every cell wall you have. They're also an energy source and help keep your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system working the way they should.
Improve eye health.
Treat metabolic syndrome, reduce insulin resistance, fight chronic inflammation & improve several heart disease risk factors.
Improve bone strength and joint health, potentially reducing the risk of osteoporosis and arthritis.
Help keep skin healthy, preventing premature aging and safeguarding against sun damage.
Reduce the symptoms of ADHD in children.
May help prevent and treat depression and anxiety.
Help prevent age-related mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
Help fight several autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and psoriasis.
Slow the development of plaque in arteries.
Eggs Contain Choline — an Important Nutrient That Most People Don’t Get Enough Of
Choline is an important nutrient that is made in the liver, and also needs to be consumed through the food you eat. One large hard-boiled egg contains 164mg of choline. This provides about 30-38% of your daily requirement. The egg yolk is key as egg white does not contain any choline.
Helps to create fats that support the structural integrity of cell membranes and contribute to strong cell membranes.
Helps to create a substance that is essential for removing cholesterol from the liver and sending it into the bloodstream to use for energy.
Contributes to methylation, a metabolic process that helps your body repair and produce DNA.
Helps produce acetylcholine, which is an important neurotransmitter that is needed for muscle control, memory, focus, and heartbeat regulation, among other basic functions.
Bottom Line: EAT MORE EGGS!
Where your eggs come from matters. Pasture Raised? Cage Free?
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