Eggs ~ Nature’s Multivitamin
Eggs are one of the most nutrient dense foods you could eat & they’re considered a superfood. I usually have eggs just about every day, either scrambled, in an omelet or fried on avocado toast (sprinkle some Everything But The Bagel seasoning & I’m in heaven).
Eggs contain vitamin A, B5, B12, & B2, phosphorus, selenium, as well as vitamin D, E, K & B6. They’re are also a great source of protein & omega-3 fats (read more about omega-3 here).
Choline is another nutrient found in eggs that is hard to get from other sources but is extremely important for our nervous system. Women need about 425mg a day, & one egg contains 100mg!
Eggs got a bad rep for a while because they’re so high in cholesterol. But for the majority of people, consuming cholesterol from eggs wont actually raise your body’s cholesterol. Eggs also raise the “good” cholesterol (i.e. HDL cholesterol) which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Eggs contain two antioxidants (lutein & zeaxanthin) that protect your eyes from aging. They also contain vitamin A which has been shown to improve eye sight as well.
