Heres some good for thought about eggs! I was actually amazed at all they do for our bodies: NUTRIENT BENEFIT Iron Carries oxygen to the cells, helps prevent anemia – the iron in eggs is easily absorbed by the body Vitamin A Helps maintain healthy skin and eye tissue; assists in night vision Vitamin D Strengthens bones and teeth; may help protect against certain cancers and auto-immune diseases Vitamin E An antioxidant that plays a role in maintaining good health and preventing disease Vitamin B12 Helps protect against heart disease Folate Helps produce and maintain new cells; helps prevent a type of anemia, helps protect against serious birth defects if taken prior to pregnancy and during the first 3 months of pregnancy Protein Essential for building and repairing muscles, organs, skin, hair and other body tissues; needed to produce hormones, enzymes and antibodies; the protein in eggs is easily absorbed by the body Selenium Works with vitamin E to act as an antioxidant to help prevent the breakdown of body tissues Lutein and zeaxanthin Maintains good vision; may help reduce the risk of age-related eye diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration Choline Plays a strong role in brain development and function Protein With 6 grams of the highest quality protein and 14 key nutrients, eggs provide the energy needed to keep you going. They are a natural choice for a healthy, active lifestyle.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:48:32 +0000
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