An egg a day keeps doctor away: Health benefits of eggs

Every dietitian recommends an egg per day due to its enormous health benefits. Research studies has shown that by consuming an egg per day you can boost your health and can also prevent obesity.An egg is a powerhouse of nutrition. Each egg contains calories worth 84 m, proteins worth 6.7 g, carbohydrates worth 0.8 g,  fat worth 5 g, polyunsaturated fat worth 0.7 g, cholesterol worth 213 mg and sodium worth 60 mg. Egg also contains Protein, riboflavin,  potassium, sodium, zinc and sulfur. The yolk of an egg is rich in fat, vitamin A, D and B besides folic acid ,minerals iron, calcium, copper and phosphorous.

A research carried out by Carrie Ruxton, an American dietitian says that an egg not only helps in preventing diseases like cancer, heart ailments, eye disorders and mental disorders but also helps to have a proper weight management. An egg is rich protein and packed with nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and chlorine, an egg a day also prevents multiple sclerosis

Nutritionists and dietitians always recommend an egg per day for normal and healthy individuals. The calorific value of an egg is almost 80 and it has proteins worth 6.3 grams. Protein consists of amino acids vital for muscle growth. Our body cannot produce proteins so they have to be included in our daily diet.

The egg yolk consists of calcium which plays a major role in building and maintaining bones and teeth. Cephalin, a constituent of an egg ensures healthy nerves, lecithin helps proper brain function. Egg whites contains riboflavin and niacin which aids in effective functioning of digestive system, skin and nerves. They are also important for the conversion of food to energy.

However, egg do contain cholesterol, but for a healthy individual it is the total fat(like the one found in junk and processed food) which matters. Cholesterol in egg has a relatively insignificant effect on blood cholesterol. Those with a family history of high cholesterol are advised to limit themselves to 4 eggs in a week. So get ready for a healthy and tasty treat with eggs, and they also come for cheap!