USDA lists eggs under the 'Meats' category due to presence of high protein.Eggs are referred as source of complete protein due to presence of various essential amino acids.Selenium is also present in abundance in the eggs, In addition to essential amino acids, protein and selenium, eggs are storehouse of several vitamins and minerals. However, high fat content (saturated) and cholesterol presence sends warning signals to health conscious people.
Egg yolks contain cholesterol in high quantities and this compel people to use low fat egg white as substitute to egg yolk.This choice limits people of good use of yolks containing many useful vitamins and nutrients. Also, research findings indicate that dietary cholesterol is not directly responsible to heart disease and hence may not be regarded promoter of heart disease risk. Read this article hub.me/afh94 on recommendations related to use of eggs for diabetics & heart patients.
Consumption of eggs is reported to have its role in maintaining strong nails and shiny hairs due to presence of sulfur.Eggs are categorized in the good choice foods for the people attempting to loose weight.Risk of breast cancer is shown to be reduced by 44 percent in women as a result of consumption of six eggs per week in a clinical study.
Presence of good amount of iron, iodine, selenium,phosphorus and vitamin D in the eggs make them useful for immune system and health including bone and teeth.Maintenance of good vision requires
Lutein and Xeaxanthin to protect eyes from UV rays and cataract development. However, symptoms of illness are observed sometimes in people consuming eggs infected with the bacterium Salmonella.
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