Well….the answer is EGGS!
Yes, it’s now official.
Eggs are definitely a ’superfood’. Recent research has shown that eggs provide a variety of essential nutrients , particularly protein, essential amino acids, selenium, choline and vitamins A, D and B12. It is one of the most nutrient-dense foods around and very low in calories. It is also known to help with weight loss!
It is thought that at least one egg a day will give you the optimum benefits.
Now, you might be thinking that you should avoid eggs if you have high cholesterol. But this is no longer the case because studies have shown the the cholesterol from cholesterol containing foods don’t effect your blood cholesterol as much as saturated fats. Only 50% can be absorbed.
The main groups of people that woudl greatly benefit from a regular egg dose a day are children, adolescents and older adults. The high quality protein and amino acids found in eggs helps with skeletal muscle development and proper growth and repair of the body.
So go ahead and have an egg a day! Preferably, boiled, poached, scrambled or microwaved – avoid frying too much!
Until soon with more musings…
Loretta
