Forget the negative rumors you've heard about eggs. Eggs are in fact a wonderful food. They are packed with protein, phytonutrients called carotenes, and choline. In addition to these nutrients, there are about 15 other essential vitamins, minerals, and fats that make up the incredible, edible egg.
Most of the nutrients in an egg are found in the yolk. The darker the yolk, the more nutritious the egg is. Darker yolks indicate a higher amount of carotenes. Eggs are especially high in carotenes zeaxanthin and lutein. Both of these nutrients are outstanding at protecting the eyes and skin. They are potent antioxidants.
Protein in the eggs is vital for muscle repair, immune system function, energy, and metabolism. In fact, if you eat protein at breakfast, you will have better energy throughout the day, better mood, stable blood sugar, and reduced inappropriate food cravings. Each egg provides over 6 grams of protein!
Choline is an awesome nutrient for the brain and cardiovascular system. Your brain cells require choline to function well and stay energized. You will have better thinking skills and memory with added choline in your diet - another reason to have eggs before school! Choline works in the blood vessels by stopping fat from sticking together. It prevents plaque from building up in the arteries and organs! It also gets rid of something called homocysteine, which can harden the blood vessels.
Hands down, the best eggs are from pasture-raised chickens. These are chickens that are allowed to freely roam the farm. They are not kept in restrictive cages. Ask your local farmers if any of them "pasture-raise" their chickens and buy from them! Remember, fresher is usually always better, and it certainly is with eggs. Fresh pastured eggs are more nutritious and they taste the best!
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