| Most of us grew up with the idea that too many | | | | which doesn’t block arteries. Without getting |
| eggs are bad. Unfortunately for many people, that | | | | all scientific on you, good cholesterol doesn’t |
| translated into “eggs are bad”. We fear | | | | bind up and stick to arteries, it flows right on |
| the calories and cholesterol that they contain and | | | | through, so you don’ t need to worry about |
| entirely too many people avoid eggs for the | | | | having a heart attack thanks to those boiled eggs. |
| wrong reasons. In reality, this is a great food to | | | | Watch the fat on the fried ones, though! |
| include in your diet, whether you are young or old. | | | | 4. They’re a great diet food. Despite the |
| There are many reasons to start eating eggs | | | | thought that eggs are full of calories, each one |
| again, as they are very good for you. | | | | contains only 80, making them a great way to |
| 1. Eggs are nutritious. Not only do they contain a | | | | lose weight! Just two eggs for breakfast can be |
| great deal of protein, iron and calcium, but they | | | | quite satisfying and still comes in under 200 |
| are packed with vitamins, as well. In fact, | | | | calories! They also help you feel full longer and |
| you’ll get a good dose of Vitamins A, E, B2 | | | | studies have shown that people who have eggs |
| and B12. | | | | for breakfast eat an average of 400 calories less |
| 2. They can be prepared in many different ways. | | | | per day. |
| There is a way to serve an egg to just about | | | | 5. Lower the risk of breast cancer. Studies have |
| everyone. If you detest boiled eggs, you might | | | | shown that when women have eaten a good |
| like them poached. And if those methods | | | | number of eggs as children and teens, their diet |
| don’t impress you, there’s always sunny | | | | lowers the chances of getting breast cancer by |
| side up, scrambled or shirred, among a number of | | | | up to 44%. Those are pretty good statistics for |
| others. The point is, if you dislike eggs in one | | | | a few little eggs! |
| form, you can certainly find other ways to make | | | | Despite the bad rap eggs received years ago, |
| them that you will probably love. | | | | they are one of the more nutritious foods we |
| 3. They contain good cholesterol. That’s right. | | | | have access to. With so many ways to prepare |
| Experts now know that there are two different | | | | them, it would be a real shame to miss out on |
| types of cholesterol and eggs have the good kind, | | | | these powerful ovals of nutrition! |