Nothing beats the combined smells of crackling bacon in a pan, bread tanning in the toaster, a big pan of scrambled eggs and a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
Eggs got good and bad press reviews over the past few years. Are they now good or bad for you??? Well as most things in live; “Everything is better when taken in moderation”. Eggs are high in protein and is a great start to any day.
An egg yolk of a large egg contains about 5 grams of fat. Although this may seem high eating one or two eggs will not have an effect on your weight or cholesterol. Eggs contain good cholesterol which is needed for the body to function. If you suffer from cholesterol or you are overweight, it might be a good idea to only eat eggs about 2 -3 times per week. Remember its usually what you eat with the eggs rather than the eggs themselves.
Now for the positives of eggs..
- Vitamin boost, Eggs are high in vitamin A, E, B2 and B12. Helping improve eyesight, fight of cells causing cancer and producing red blood cells. These vitamins are essential for children as they improve normal growth.
- Loose weight, yes you read right. Eggs are high in protein and keeps you fuller for longer. Eating eggs for breakfast might help you eliminate those mid-morning snacks or overeating at lunchtime. If you are a “Snacker”, rather snack on things like nuts, fruits and veg. One medium egg contains about 80 calories, where 1 45g energy bar contains between 150-300 calories. Providing you with only 5g of protein similar to that of one egg.
- Iron, Zinc and Phosphorus are minerals in eggs. These minerals are essential for a healthy body.
These are only a few benefits of eggs, but clearly you can see that incorporating eggs in your diet can only be good for you. To get the most out of the nutrients form eggs you can combine your healthy diet with Ozone Therapy. Ozone therapy will enhance your overall health by helping your body absorb more vitamins and minerals when ingested. Ozone therapy will also improve weight loss helping you lose up to 500 calories per 30 minute session, it can also help your body fight off cancer causing cells and improving white blood cell count.
Will you incorporate eggs into your life?
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