The facts behind Egg Consumption

Monday, February 22, 2010

EGG does contain a fairly high cholesterol, 213 milligrams per egg. Therefore, the food sources of this protein had previously been declared as the main cause of heart disease. In fact, cholesterol from food is not the main cause of clogged arteries, but saturated fats and trans fats.
The risk of heart disease from a healthy breakfast is more likely caused by the mixture, especially butter, which has a saturated fat content is higher than the egg itself. Therefore, you can suppress the amount of saturated fat by eating boiled eggs.
The experts stated that the egg contains nutrients are generally healthy and safe if limited to one item per day. Also, try to reduce cholesterol from other food, like meat. You should consume no more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day.
Here are some interesting facts about eggs:

  • Prevent visual impairment. Egg yolk contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that help prevent macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness. Macular degeneration is a disorder of vision in the center of vision (macula) due to damage to the retina.
  • Eggs contain salmonella bacteria. Therefore, it is better to avoid products containing raw eggs, including milkshakes and cake mix. To ensure the egg is free from bacteria, cook in 160 degree temperatures before consumption.
  • Cholesterol is found only in egg yolk, egg white instead of.
  • Eggs are a good source for protein, iron, and zinc. However, eggs contain less fiber.
  • An egg provides 12 per cent (6 grams) of your daily protein recommendations.
  • Green stain that has been boiled eggs are not dangerous and not a sign of poisoning bacteria.
  • The more fresh eggs, the more difficult to peel.
  • An egg contains about 75 calories.
  • Content of eggs cholinedalam support the development of brain function and memory in fetuses and adults.
  • Eggs contain vitamins A, B12, D and E, but does not contain vitamin C.
The National Academy of Sciences recommends that pregnant women should consume 450 grams of choline per day. This amount is equivalent to two eggs. One egg, including egg yolks, contains about 250 milligrams of choline. (IK/OL-08)

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