What other hidden gems of nutrition do eggs provide?
Whole eggs are a good source of selenium, iodine, vitamin B12, B2, and some vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin many of us lack. Egg whites are a superior source of protein. Those who toss the yolks are missing out on some of the greatest egg attributes, not to mention wasting food and money. Did you know yolks add protein, have nutrients that may aid in brain and memory function, and help decrease the risk of blindness? A whole large egg has 6 g of protein. Most assume all the protein is in the white. The white contains 4 g and yolk has 2 g of protein. Also found in the yolk are powerful antioxidants called lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants have been shown to help decrease the risk of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older adults. Yolks also contain choline, which plays an important role in brain and memory function. Some studies show choline is a very important prenatal nutrient for expecting mothers; it aids in developing parts of the brain responsible fo
