Eggs have always been a part of a healthy diet but until recently there were concerns over the level of cholesterol they contained and eggs have often been linked to various health scares such as salmonella.
However, recent research by the Department of Agriculture in America shows that eggs actually contain less cholesterol than previously thought and have a much higher content of vitamin D. This could be explained through a change in the feed fed to the hens as poultry are now fed a much higher quality feed.
Vitamin D is very important in aiding the body to absorb calcium, required for strong and healthy hair, bones and teeth. One egg can provide 10% of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin D. Vitamin D has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and help in the management of type II diabetes.
Another recent study where participants were asked to eat two eggs a day for a total of twelve weeks, showed that these people had no increased cholesterol levels at the end of the study. Canadian research pointed to eggs actually helping to lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease while other studies have shown eggs may very well help lower the risk from breast cancer, lower muscle loss and lower the risk of eye disease in older people.
An interesting study by the University of Surrey discovered that eating two eggs at breakfast time may aid in dieting as the high protein content makes the person feel fuller for a longer period of time.
Many health organisations such as the British Heart Foundation, until recently, warned of the dangers of eating too many eggs. However, following on from recent studies such as the ones mentioned above, these restrictions have been removed.
Eggs are one of the best sources of natural protein and one large egg can give you twelve percent of your daily recommended amount.
In the UK, eggs have been growing in popularity and there was a five percent increase in the number of eggs sold in 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.
The message that eggs are good for you is clearly being heard far and wide.
However, recent research by the Department of Agriculture in America shows that eggs actually contain less cholesterol than previously thought and have a much higher content of vitamin D. This could be explained through a change in the feed fed to the hens as poultry are now fed a much higher quality feed.
Vitamin D is very important in aiding the body to absorb calcium, required for strong and healthy hair, bones and teeth. One egg can provide 10% of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin D. Vitamin D has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and help in the management of type II diabetes.
Another recent study where participants were asked to eat two eggs a day for a total of twelve weeks, showed that these people had no increased cholesterol levels at the end of the study. Canadian research pointed to eggs actually helping to lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease while other studies have shown eggs may very well help lower the risk from breast cancer, lower muscle loss and lower the risk of eye disease in older people.
An interesting study by the University of Surrey discovered that eating two eggs at breakfast time may aid in dieting as the high protein content makes the person feel fuller for a longer period of time.
Many health organisations such as the British Heart Foundation, until recently, warned of the dangers of eating too many eggs. However, following on from recent studies such as the ones mentioned above, these restrictions have been removed.
Eggs are one of the best sources of natural protein and one large egg can give you twelve percent of your daily recommended amount.
In the UK, eggs have been growing in popularity and there was a five percent increase in the number of eggs sold in 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.
The message that eggs are good for you is clearly being heard far and wide.