6. Boosts Metabolic Activity
According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing, eggs help in boosting the metabolic activity of the body , "Evidence suggests that during digestion, egg proteins are converted into peptides that help lower blood pressure in the same way as conventional drugs, such as ACE inhibitors .
In addition, most of the fats in eggs are mono-and polyunsaturated, and other fatty acids called phospholipids help reduce the absorption of cholesterol," as mentioned in the book.
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7. Low in Calories
Eggs are decently low in calories. A large egg contains only about 78 calories (with the yolk) as per the United States Department of Agriculture. If you are looking to shed some extra pounds fast, you can do away with the yolk and whip yourself a yummy breakfast with just the whites.
8. Eggs Raise HDL (the "Good") Cholesterol
Eggs are listed amongst high cholesterol foods. But eggs are also excellent sources of protein, hence should not be ruled out from the diet just on account of their cholesterol profile. While measuring the impact of a food item on our blood cholesterol levels, saturated and trans-fat (the 'bad' fats) levels should be taken into account. Bangalore based nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood tells us, "Even in the egg, there are parts you can pick and choose from. It is the yolk of the egg that raises the lipid profile, hence maybe you can choose to avoid that and load up on egg whites. Two egg whites a day provide adequate protein for the day."
So, what is holding you back? Make sure your egg crate is full already!
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