Antioxidants Galore! As well as containing protein, iodine, B vitamins, selenium and vitamin D, eggs have antioxidant powers, say US experts. They discovered that egg yolks contain the amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine, which have potent antioxidant properties. In fact, two eggs deliver the same antioxidant hit as an apple! Article in Good health (NZ) October 2011 issue
We are all encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet which is low in saturated fat. This can include up to six eggs a week according to the NZ Nutrition Foundation www.nutritionfoundation.org.nz This amount can be eaten as one egg most days, or two eggs served three times a week. Eggs & Cholesterol: A brief history In the past, it was thought eating foods containing cholesterol would increase the concentration of cholesterol in the blood. High blood cholesterol is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is only found in animal products, and this led to people altering…
WHAT'S IN AN EGG? Nutritional Analysis As a guide, a standard average Size 6 (53gm) egg contains the following nutritional content. It will vary for larger and smaller eggs. Standard Size 6 Egg (53g egg min content/ 46g raw weight) Average Qty Per Serving Average Qty Per 100g Energy 274kJ 596kJ Protein 5.9g 12.8g Fat, Total - Saturated 4.6g 1.4g 10.1g 3.1g Carbohydrates, Total - Sugars 0.1g 0.1g 0.3g 0.3g Sodium 61mg 133mg (NOTE: All egg packs sold at retail, in a package, should have this information clearly labelled for…
Some intereting Facts: According to recent studies, teenage girls who eat eggs regularly are less likely to develop breast cancer in later life. Lutein – found in egg yolks – is of particular benefit to the eye, helping preserve the aging eye against macular degeneration and cataracts. It may even reduce the risk of Cardiovascular Disease. Experts recommend that pregnant or lactating mothers increase their egg intake to ensure optimal dietary choline intake.Consult your medical professional for more information. Lack of choline – a nutrient richly abundant in eggs – can have a lifelong effect on the development of the…
It has become clear through ongoing research and studies that excluding high cholesterol foods from the diet, such as eggs, has little beneficial affect on Cardiovascular Disease risk, and may, in fact, have a negative impact on the nutritional quality of the diet.(1-26) In a healthy population, there is insufficient evidence to restrict egg intake as part of a healthy diet. In fact, eggs should be considered in a similar way as other protein rich foods and selected as part of a varied diet that is low in saturated fat and high in dietary fibre. As a high quality animal…
Choline, richly abundant in eggs, is one of the hot new nutrients that’s been recommended as crucial to human health – playing a critical role in the development of the brain, especially the memory centre. Studies show that during pregnancy and lactation, maternal reserves of choline are depleted. (1) Lack of choline in a mother’s diet during pregnancy and lactation can have life-long affects on their child. Experts recommend that pregnant and lactating women increase their egg intake to ensure optimal dietary choline intake. Eggs truly are one of nature’s original health foods. (1) Zeisel SH. Choline: Needed for…
Lutein - found in egg yolks - is increasingly in the news internationally with more and more products touting the fact they contain added lutein. Lutein is of particular benefit for the eye, helping preserve the eye against macular degeneration and cataracts, and studies suggest it may even reduce the risk of Cardiovascular Disease. (1) Lutein is important to those who are aging, as is protein, with the loss of protein tissue being significant as we age. Eggs provide an excellent source of dietary protein that is inexpensive, easy to prepare and readily available. Protein slows the rate of muscle…
