Are there any health benefits to eating eggs?
Yes. One egg packs in 6 grams of protein (a little more than half in the white). “In fact, the FAO [Food and Agriculture Organization] of the United Nations classifies eggs as the highest protein source, above other protein of a food by analyzing its amino acid content, its digestibility and the amino acid requirements of the animal species that eat it. With 100 as the standard for protein quality, an egg is rated at 93.7. Other foods include cow’s milk (84.5), fish (76), beef (74.3) and soy (72.8). This means egg protein has the highest value for growth,” says VanBeber. Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are also found in eggs. “The beta-carotene content is high. Specifically, lutein and zeaxanthin are found in the yolk of an egg. These two carotenoids have been shown to decrease macular degeneration, which causes irreversible blindness,” says VanBeber. Additionally, the Journal of the American College of Nutrition has cited the high choline (said to have a role in early brain
