Eggs are some of the fascinating parts
of our diet, simply because they themselves are so unique. While fish eggs are
also eaten in a number of cultural dishes and national cuisines, bird eggs are
the most commonly consumed variety of eggs by humans, and out of bird eggs,
chicken eggs are by and large the most popular. Eggs have become a staple part
of diets across the world, as they are not only a food source in and of
themselves, but they also function in the creation of hundreds of other meals
and ingredients necessary for cooking a limitless range of food.
The list of
foods in which eggs can be found would be an article all by itself, but suffice
to say that they constitute an essential part of the human diet for a number of
reasons, and should definitely be considered when trying to eat right. There
are enough nutrients in an egg to develop a single cell into a baby chick, and
we need many of those same nutrients.
There are two essential parts of
an egg; the albumen (the white part) and the yolk (the yellow part).
The yolk is suspended in the albumin and contains about 80% of the calories and
almost all the fats present in the egg. The egg albumen mostly contains water
and proteins. Eggs are rich in protein and contain significant levels of
vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K, as well as
phosphorous, selenium, calcium, and zinc. Furthermore, eggs also have various
key organic compounds, such as omega-3s, antioxidants, and protein.
Health Benefits of Eggs
The most common benefits of eggs
include their ability to help in growth and development, aid in weight loss,
improve heart health, and many more.
Growth and Development
Heart Health
Weight Loss
Cognitive Ability
Antioxidant Activity
Rare Minerals
Caution: While eggs are obviously major sources of nutrients for
the human population, there is a high level of cholesterol in them, which can
be dangerous for people suffering from hypercholesterolemia and certain gene
disorders should be cautious.
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