Eggs have earned a place on the grocery list as protein becomes more important on the plate these days. Let’s review all the main components and their potential health benefits if you consider including this protein source in your diet. They are simple to make and can be boiled, poached, or scrambled to suit individual tastes. In addition to its obvious variety in cooking, people of various lifestyles choose it because of its health benefits.
Before you start eating eggs regularly, read this.
Suvarna Sawant, Chief Dietitian and HoD, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Mumbai, discussed the fundamentals of the health profile of eggs and when the advantages should be apparent in an interview with HT Lifestyle.
She stated, “Several studies have revealed that consuming approximately three eggs daily is optimal. Changes in metabolism and nutrition begin to show up about four weeks later. Your body uses saturated and unsaturated fats found in eggs for energy and cell health.
In this thorough tutorial, she also explained the substances in the egg and what they imply to you:
Cholesterol
Both “bad” LDL cholesterol and “good” HDL cholesterol slightly increase with regular egg consumption. The body compensates by creating less cholesterol to preserve homeostasis, so the ratio of good to bad cholesterol stays healthy even with the additional cholesterol from eggs.
An antioxidant
Additionally, eggs raise blood levels of antioxidants such as zeaxanthin and lutein. It is crucial for the health of the eyes.
Vitamins
Vitamin E preserves cells; vitamin A is beneficial for immunity and vision; and B vitamins, such as B12, which are necessary for neuron and red blood cell function, are all found in eggs.
Choline
Regular egg eating can raise choline levels, which are necessary for normal brain function, nerve health, and cell membrane synthesis, in addition to being a significant source of protein. Choline promotes mental and memory function and is particularly crucial for expectant mothers. Additionally, it prevents fatty liver.
Myth debunked: There is also a belief that eating eggs daily causes weight growth. Conversely, it does not affect blood pressure, blood sugar, or weight; in other words, it promotes general health.
The dietician ended with a brief warning: before making any dietary changes, you must speak with your nutritionist about how much egg is best for you. Nevertheless, eggs can undoubtedly be included in a well-balanced diet.
