One egg daily protects from heart disease, cancer and eye problems. The researchers at the University of Surrey have come out with the study.
The study says that the people who consumed one or more eggs a day do not have any risk of cardiovascular disease than those who are non-egg eaters.
The egg yolks contain cholesterol. This cholesterol is saturated fats, not dietary cholesterol that raises blood cholesterol levels. The online edition of Daily Mail has reported the benefits of eggs.
# Egg’s yolk contains thirteen essential nutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin. It helps to prevent or even reverse the age-related eye problem macular degeneration (MD).
# Egg whites contain albumen that is a major source of protein. It contains no fat.
# Egg is a good source of Vitamin B that needs for essential functions of the body.
# Egg has sufficient quantities of Vitamin A that needs for growth of the body.
# Egg contains Vitamin E that prevents against heart disease and some cancers.
# Egg contains Vitamin D. It increases mineral absorption and bone health.
# Egg has sufficient amount of iodine. It makes thyroid hormones and phosphorus in the body.
# Egg may protect teenage girls against breast cancer in later life.
# Egg has low calories. It may help you to reduce weight.
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