Eggscellent Nutrition: What Makes Eggs a Superfood?

Why did God create chickens to lay an egg every day? Was it because hens can raise so many chicks at a time? No - it’s because eggs are a wonderful source of nutrients for us.

A Healthy SuperFood

Eggs are one of the healthiest foods available. In fact, they are known as a superfood.

● Eggs are an excellent source of protein.
● They have heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
● Eggs contain vitamins B6, B12, and D.

Eggs used to be considered “unhealthy” because the yolks have a lot of cholesterol. But for healthy people, studies have shown no connection between the occurrence of heart disease or stroke and eating eggs.

● The cholesterol in eggs doesn’t negatively impact blood cholesterol levels.

● Eggs increase the “good” HDL cholesterol and change “bad” LDL cholesterol from small, dense particles to large, harmless particles.

Health Benefits from Eggs

Eggs are good not only for your heart and blood vessels. Here are some other benefits you’ll get from eating eggs:

● They are rich in two antioxidants that protect the eyes from sunlight and eye diseases, like cataracts and macular degeneration.

● Eggs contain the nutrient choline, which aids brain function, especially in improving memory and processing.

● Eating eggs can help with weight reduction. Because they contain protein and fat, they help make you feel full. Studies have shown that people who eat eggs for breakfast consume fewer calories throughout the day.

Remember that not all eggs are the same. Pastured hens lay eggs with much higher amounts of vitamin A, vitamin E, and Omega-3s. Also, when hens spend time in the sunshine, they lay eggs with more vitamin D than their friends who are stuck in a barn.

If you need a delicious way to add eggs to your diet, give our Hash Brown Ham Quiche recipe a chance!

We have pastured eggs in stock. Stop by Green Ridge Acres Market and start enjoying the egg’s wholesome deliciousness today!