Newsner: Eggs are an extremely versatile food. And in fact, they're all you need to make a delicious, healthy meal.
Boiled, fried, or in a smoothie, eggs are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
But best of all are the many health benefits that eggs provide.
Scroll down to see nine things that happen to your body when you eat at least one egg a day.
1. Your body will function properly
In addition to the 11 amino acids that the human body produces by itself, it also needs nine other amino acids to function properly. All nine of these essential amino acids are found in eggs.
2. Your bones wil get stronger
Eggs contain calcium, which strenghtens bones and helps prevent osteoporosis. They also contain vitamin D, which regulates calcium levels in bones and teeth.
3. Your immune system will get a boost
Eating one or two eggs a day protects you against infections, diseases, and viruses. How? Eggs contain 22 percent of the recommended daily intake of selenium, an immune system booster.
4. Your hair, skin, and nails will get stronger
The vitamin B and omega-3 fatty acids in eggs help toughen up your hair, skin, and nails.
5. You will build muscle
Eggs are loaded with protein, a necessary ingredient in building muscle, making them a perfect complement to training.
6. Your brain will get supercharged
Egg contain choline, which promotes brain growth and development. Among other things, choline improves memory and alertness.
7. Your risk of heart problems will go down
People with small low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles are more likely to suffer from heart problems. Research shows that eggs can actually enlarge LDL particles and thus reduce the risk of heart problems.
8. Your chance of developing cataracts will decrease
The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin found in eggs protect the eyes and reduce the risk of developing cataracts.
9. You won't put on weight as easily
Eggs make you feel full, which means that you won't crave snacks
After learning everthing that eggs can do for the body, I'm going to eat one a day!
Fuente: en.newsner.com
