WHAT IS AN EGG!!!
Eggs are usually laid by female animals of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, a few mammals, and fish, and many of these eggs are eaten by humans as eggs are a good natural source of protein and calories.
Today we will discuss hen's egg which is always available in the market. From an egg a new life can be created. So you can assume how much health beneficiary product can be present in an egg. For the protection of the inside liquid, it is covered with a hard shell naturally.
There are several different parts in an egg. They are-
Egg shell
Cuticula
Air cell
Thin albumin
Thick albumin
Chalaza
Germinal disc
Vitelline membrane
Yolk
All these parts protect the protein. Egg shell protects from the outside world while albumen maintains the yolk's position and does not let it blast.
EGG NUTRIENT FACTS
The average weight of an egg is 50gm. In this 50gm, it contains a good amount of nutrients.
78 Calories, 5g of fat(1.6gm saturated fat and rest is polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat), 62mg sodium, 0.6gm carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 0.5g sugar, 6gm protein, 145 mg choline.
Eggs contain folate, choline, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, latin and G-xanthine, two B-complex vitamins. Egg whites are also a good source of an amino acid named leucine which helps in weight loss. Many people eat eggs without yolks but eggs with yolks are not harmful. Since it is found that egg yolks contain high levels of cholesterol, it is thought that egg yolks are harmful for those with heart disease and high blood cholesterol levels. Currently, it has been proven in various scientific studies that the cholesterol obtained from egg yolks does not increase the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Eating eggs is beneficial for pregnant mothers, children, adolescents and adults. According to experts, eating many such foods together with eggs can be dangerous. Don't forget to eat banana, honey, lemon, and sour curd after eating eggs.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF AN EGG
There are several health benefits of an egg. Some of them are given below
MUSCLE HEALTH
Eggs are a good source of protein. Egg white contains all the protein. An egg contains 6gm of protein which is a very good amount. Eating egg white helps to build and maintain strong muscles. Only by eating 2 egg white daily, one can make 12 gm of protein.
HEALTHY FAT
Eggs contain saturated fat which provide both polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat, which are considered "good" fats because these fats help to lower our LDL or "bad" cholesterol and boost heart health. 13 grams per day if you typically consume about 2,000 calories can be made daily if 13 grams of fat can be taken everyday.
EYE HEALTH
There are two main antioxidants in eggs that can protect eyes. They are lutein and zeaxanthin and they are both found in the yolk which help protect our eyes from macular degeneration and also help in age related sight loss.
By eating 1 egg yolk per day for 5 weeks can increase blood levels of zeaxanthin by 110–140% and lutein by 25–50%.
BRAIN HEALTH
Choline is an essential nutrient for health and it helps to synthesise the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Eggs are an excellent source of choline which helps boost cognitive development in utero and may also protect us from age-related memory loss and other cognitive impairment. 113 mg of choline is found in an egg.
STORAGE
Eggs must be Stored at 40 degrees F or colder. Eggs can usually be stored about three weeks from the date of purchase. After hard-boiling, eggs will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. If the eggs are beaten, and sealed in air-tight containers then it can be kept frozen for up to one year
IMPORTANT FACTS
Scrambled eggs and omelets must be cooked until no liquid is egg visible.
Fried eggs and poached eggs must be cooked until whites are completely set and yolks are beginning to thicken.
Casseroles and other dishes with eggs should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pasteurized eggs are heated in their shells to kill bacteria, but are not cooked.
Omlet contains 90% calories, 7.8 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 10% phosphorus While Boiled eggs contains 6% calories, 7.3% g protein, 5.3% g fat, 0.6% g carbohydrate, 1.6% g saturated fat, 12.10% vitamin B, 9% phosphorus.
According to most nutritionists, Boiled egg is advisable to eat eggs instead of omelets because the oil in which eggs are fried can increase the level of saturated fat, cholesterol.
Raw eggs or lightly cooked eggs are also nutritious, and experts say it is safest to eat cooked eggs if there is concern about bacterial infections. It is better not to eat poached eggs for those who want to maintain their weight or do not want to gain weight. And if someone has a problem with blood pressure, should not take it. Poach eggs are good for children.
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