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  1. Eggs help the immune system<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Fighting like soldiers on a battlefield, our immune system is the body\u2019s defence against invading viruses, bacteria, and other illness-causing pathogens. Eggs are high in vitamin A and selenium, important nutrients for normal immune function.<\/p>\n

    2. Eggs are good for the eyes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Egg yolks are good for the eyes as this is the part of the egg that has lutein and zeaxanthin<\/a>. These nutrients have been shown to lower the risk of cataracts<\/a> and macular degeneration<\/a>, the leading cause of blindness in older people.<\/p>\n

    3. Eggs are good for the heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    While eggs do contain cholesterol, eating eggs will not necessarily raise your cholesterol. Compared to non-egg eaters, those who eat eggs daily have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke<\/a>, and also a lower risk of dying from these conditions, too.<\/p>\n

    4. Eggs are good for muscle building.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    When combined with resistance (weight) training, protein provides the building blocks for muscle building and repair. Eggs are a source of high-quality protein: one large egg contains 7g of protein. Eating whole eggs immediately after resistance exercise<\/a> results in better muscle building than if just eating the egg white.<\/p>\n

    5. Eat the whole egg, not just the white.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    While the egg white contains protein, selenium and the B-vitamin riboflavin, there is a lot of nutrition in the egg yolk. The egg yolk contains heart-healthy fats (monounsaturated fats) and half of the protein of the whole egg. If you avoid eating the egg yolk, you\u2019re missing out on vitamin D and iron, too.<\/p>\n

    6. Eggs help vegetarians meet their nutrient needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Plant-based eating like vegetarianism is on the rise. Vegetarians are encouraged to supplement their diets with vitamin B12<\/a>. One large egg contains almost 44% of our B12 needs and is high in protein to meet these nutrient needs.<\/p>\n

    7. Eggs are good as part of an energy-restricted diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Eating an omelette at lunch could help you feel fuller and even have you eating less at the next meal, according to a 2011 study<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    8. Eggs are good to eat during pregnancy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A vital nutrient for pregnant women is choline<\/a>, which plays a key role in the development of a baby\u2019s brain and nervous system. Eggs contain choline, making eggs a good choice as part of a healthy diet during pregnancy.<\/p>\n

    9. Eggs can help our young children to grow.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    An American study<\/a> reported that early introduction of eggs to the diets of children 6 \u2013 9 months significantly improved their growth. In a country with high rates of malnutrition, eggs have the potential to contribute to both local and global goals to reduce stunting.<\/p>\n

    10. Eggs are versatile and store well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Scrambled for breakfast, quiche for lunch, frittata for dinner or boiled as a snack, eggs can be eaten at any time of the day and in so many forms. Eggs also store well in our pantries or fridges.<\/p>\n

    11. Eggs are good because they\u2019re cost-effective food.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Compared to other protein sources like meat, chicken and fish, eggs are relatively well-priced and offer an affordable source of protein.<\/p>\n

    12. Eggs are good to eat every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Department of Health\u2019s dietary guidelines for South Africans supports that we can eat eggs every day<\/a> in moderation.<\/p>\n

    Follow @EGGcellentFood on Facebook or for further information visit www.sapoultry.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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