Nutrition: Eggs a wholesome food?
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 22:48 | by Darryl Edwards 
Science:
For about 20 years scientists have advised us to limit the amount of eggs in our diet due to the level of cholesterol in the yolk.
However the American Heart Association has recently identified a boiled egg as an ideal combination of increased satiety (the feeling of being full) and of prolonged energy release due to it being low GI in nature.
An egg also contains several important nutrients such as Choline which is essential for cellular health, and preserving memory.
Nutrition:
A boiled egg is only around 80 calories, and contains 72% protein. It's a high quality protein food containing all nine essential amino acids. A complete and balanced source of protein which is easy to digest. Although there are many protein shakes and formulations available, the egg is still considered the standard against which all other protein foods are measured because their protein composition is so perfectly balanced. It also offers great value for money.
Organic:
The nutritional value improves significantly when you go organic. A study conducted by "Mother Earth News" (Oct/Nov 2007) found that free-range organic eggs have 2/3 more vitamin A, three times more vitamin E, seven times more beta carotene and twice the omega-3 essential fatty acids in comparison to non-organic.
Summary:
Eggs should no longer be viewed as an icon of too much cholesterol and should be viewed as a staple part of a healthy individual's diet. Easy to cook, prepare and of great nutritional benefit.
Reader Comments (4)
I have eggs nearly everyday for breakfast - not only do they taste great and fill you up, but they're healthy too.
I used to only eat egg whites, but thanks to Art De Vany I eventually stopped that nonsense - a lot of the good stuff is in the yolk.
Check out the link below for more info:
http://crossfitequipment.co.uk/health-fitness/eggs/
Thanks for the link!
I used to eat egg whites only (to remove the saturated fat), but you soon realise the food is packaged in the best form possible, naturally.
-Darryl.
During the week, I eat two hard-boiled eggs a day. They definitely fill me up. I also think the added protein is helping with my weight training...progress has been good.
As a teenager, I had access to fresh eggs from chickens that kept our gardens bug free. Those eggs were incredible. The best way for me to describe them is that they were more dense than store bought eggs. You really have to try them to understand the significant difference between the two.
Adam,
When I get back to London I am seriously considering keeping chickens in the back garden. Of course the main issue there is the foxes will go mental, so looking at some 'fox proof' homes. Will let you know how I get on!
-Darryl.