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4x why an egg is good for you

4x why an egg is good for you

A lot is said and written about eggs. Because are they good for your health or not? Can you eat an egg every day now? We list why an egg is good for you.

For a long time it was said about eggs that you should not eat them every day, because it would be bad for your health. There is now more acquaintance, eggs are not nearly as bad as was thought.

If you are healthy, it does not hurt to eat an egg every day. But if you have high cholesterol, diabetes or heart disease, you can eat a maximum of two eggs a week.

Read also: ‘Can you freeze eggs?‘

Why are eggs good for you

There are many substances in eggs that are good for your body:

1. Vitamin D

An egg contains about one microgram of vitamin D. That is about five percent of the daily amount we need. Vitamin D is good for the absorption of calcium and is therefore good for your bones and your immune system.

If you have too little vitamin D in your body, the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis is a lot higher.

2. Antioxidants

Eggs contain a lot of antioxidants, which prevent cells in your body from being damaged. They are crucial to a healthy diet. The antioxidants in an egg are especially good against eye diseases that can arise with age. In addition, they help against blue light damage from television and computer screens.

3. Proteins

An egg is rich in protein. Your body needs this substance to make tissue, hormones and enzymes. An important building material!

4. Brain

An egg contains a number of very important substances that keep your brain fit, such as vitamin B and the substance choline, which is very good for the memory and cognitive capacity of your brain. For example, research from 2016 shows that vitamins B12 and B6 are good for the health of your brain.

An egg contains a number of very important substances that keep your brain fit, such as vitamin B and the substance choline, which is very good for the memory and cognitive capacity of your brain. For example, research from 2016 shows that vitamins B12 and B6 are good for the health of your brain.

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