Yes! Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet.
Incredibly Nutritious
Eggs are pretty much the perfect food. They contain a little bit of almost every nutrient you need. 1 large egg has 77 calories, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of healthy fats.
Eggs are a good source of: Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorous, Selenium. Eggs also contain decent amounts of vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, calcium and zinc (to name a few).
If you can get your hands on pastured or omega-3 enriched eggs, these are even better. They contain higher amounts of omega-3 fat and are much higher in vitamin A and E.
Help with Weight Loss
Eggs score high on the satiety index, which measures the ability of foods to cause feelings of fullness and reduce later calorie intake.
Protein-packed
Eggs are an excellent source of protein. Eating enough protein can help with weight loss, increase muscle mass, lower blood pressure and optimize bone health, to name a few.
Excellent for Eyes
Contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, and Vitamin D, 3 nutrients that have major benefits for eye health.
High in Cholesterol, but Don't Raise Blood Cholesterol (in most people)
It is true that eggs are high in cholesterol. In fact, a single egg contains 212 mg, which is over half of the recommended daily intake of 300 mg.
However, it's important to keep in mind that cholesterol in the diet doesn't necessarily raise cholesterol in the blood. There are number of dietary and genetic factors that affect blood cholesterol levels.
Eggs are a healthy choice for most people. The yolk is where the good stuff is so don’t eat just the whites. If you have high cholesterol, you may need to limit it to 4 egg (yolks) per week.
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach & Parmesan
Courtesy of: Bon Appetite
2 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups baby spinach
1–2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Crushed red pepper flakes
Recipe Preparation
Whisk eggs in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium. Add spinach and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 1 minute. Add eggs; cook, stirring occasionally, until just set, about 1 minute. Stir in Parmesan. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Calories (kcal) 270 Fat (g) 17 Saturated Fat (g) 6 Cholesterol (mg) 440 Carbohydrates (g) 10 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g) 18 Sodium (mg) 910