Global Wellness Digest

The Egg- Nature’s Best Vitamin

As we remember World Egg Day on 8 October, it is useful to reflect on the nutritious power of the humble chicken egg. It is one of the most nutrient-dense natural foods known to mankind. It contains almost every vitamin/mineral that the human body needs. Not surprisingly, the incubation period of 21 days can turn an egg into a life – the cute little chick! A large boiled egg has 77 calories and comes with Vitamin A, B5, B12, B6, D, E and K as well as minerals like phosphorous, selenium, calcium, zinc, folate, etc. It boasts the highest quality source of protein with a biological value of 100. An egg contains choline which is good for the brain, Omega-3 which is good for the heart and joints as well as a nice combo of lutein and zeaxanthin in the egg yolk which protect the eyes and help to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.

Here are more comprehensive information on the egg wonder:

Chicken egg is nature’s multivitamins. And it is cheaper than Centrum. The American Heart Association recommends eating an egg a day as part of a healthy diet.

Some basic information about the wonder chicken egg:

• It contains 78 calories each on average
• It is a rich source of protein – for strong muscles and bones
• It is rich in vitamins
• It is rich in amino acids
• It is good for the eyes as it contains lutein and zeaxanthin – can reduce risk of cataracts and macular degeneration
• It contains choline which is beneficial for memory and cognition
• Egg raises HDL, the good cholesterol
• An egg provides sustained mental and physical energy throughout the day. In the military, they always serve chicken eggs in the cookhouse because it is cheap and good
• Egg white has only protein
• Most of the nutrients are in the egg yolk
• Chicken eggs are associated with high dietary cholesterol because it is always eaten with fatty foods like bacon, sausage, ham and hash brown during breakfast – the egg is a good player in a bad team