The Benefits of Eggs

Let’s talk Eggs… The price of eggs jumped 11% in December from the month before, according to Consumer Price Index data. The average price for a dozen large Grade A eggs in December hit $4.25, up from $1.79 the year before The price of eggs jumped 11% in December from the month before, according to Consumer Price Index data. The average price for a dozen large Grade A eggs in December hit $4.25, up from $1.79 the year before. So for Valentines Day instead of a dozen roses, I’m asking for a dozen eggs lol. 

But the benefits far outweigh the cost. 

As mother nature’s original superfood – eggs have been part of our diets since the dawning of time. Yet only now are we learning the full extent of the nutritional wonders they pack, and how beneficial they are in promoting lasting health benefits. Loaded with 13 essential vitamins and minerals, eggs also provide key sources of these important nutrients that are needed as part of a healthy diet to help you be your best, every day.

Are Eggs Good for You?

Yes. When it comes to helping meet your daily nutritional requirements, eggs are pretty tough to beat. 

Eggs provide a valuable source of quality protein – while also containing 13 essential vitamins and minerals, alongside necessary omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. 

60% of the high-quality protein in eggs can be found in the egg white, while the yolk contains the rest, along with vital healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants – all compounding for a valuable contribution to your daily nutritional needs. 

Below, I have provided some of the proven key health benefits of eating eggs:

1. Eggs Are Nutrient Rich

2. Eggs Provide Excellent Quality Protein

3. Eggs Improve Levels of “Good” Cholesterol

4. Eggs Provide A Great Source Of Vitamin D

5. Eggs Are Filling And Help With Weight Management

6. Eggs Are Among the Best Dietary Sources of Choline

7. Eggs Are A Good Source of Omega-3s

8. Eggs Contain Antioxidants That Are Beneficial for The Eyes

9. Eggs Help Boost Nutrient Intake for Healthy Aging

10. Eggs Can Support Mental Health