One of nature's most perfect food for our healthy consumption is the egg, an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals. New research at the University of Alberta, Canada, has discovered that the egg also contains antioxidant properties that help in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Dr. Wu and his team of researchers at the university's Dept. of Agriculture Food and Nutritional Science Department examined egg yolks produced by hens that were fed typical diets of both wheat and corn. They found the yolks contain two amino acids, tryptophan and tyrosine, which have high antioxidant properties.
They found that two raw egg yolks offer almost twice (2x) as many antioxidant properties as one apple and about the same as half (1/2) a serving of cranberries (25grams). When the eggs are fried or boiled, the beneficial properties are reduced by half.
Dr. Wu also found that egg proteins work the same way as ACE inhibitors, the prescription drugs used to reduce high blood pressure. That finding contradicted the notion that eggs increase high blood pressure because of their cholesterol content. So relax, eat your eggs, both the yolk and the white of the egg and you will find a little egg on your face is good for you and a very healthy addition to your daily diet. One egg is about 6 grams protein and 70 calories, a great way to start your day for breakfast.
Also remember that some people have an intolerance to eggs. Often this specific food intolerance will be from chickens fed soy or corn vs. chickens that have the freedom to roam and consume natural foods, we do not see free range chickens very often anymore. If you suspect you may have a food intolerance you might want to avoid all products made from egg completely and see how you feel after several weeks of total and complete abstinence. Other common food intolerances are to dairy(milk), soy, peanuts, gluten(wheat), corn and sugar. The symptoms most often entertained from food intolerances are bloating and gas, indigestion, low energy, foggy mind, mood changes, and even sometimes a difficulty in losing weight. Until next time, Dr. Mark Doyle.
Dr. Wu and his team of researchers at the university's Dept. of Agriculture Food and Nutritional Science Department examined egg yolks produced by hens that were fed typical diets of both wheat and corn. They found the yolks contain two amino acids, tryptophan and tyrosine, which have high antioxidant properties.
They found that two raw egg yolks offer almost twice (2x) as many antioxidant properties as one apple and about the same as half (1/2) a serving of cranberries (25grams). When the eggs are fried or boiled, the beneficial properties are reduced by half.
Dr. Wu also found that egg proteins work the same way as ACE inhibitors, the prescription drugs used to reduce high blood pressure. That finding contradicted the notion that eggs increase high blood pressure because of their cholesterol content. So relax, eat your eggs, both the yolk and the white of the egg and you will find a little egg on your face is good for you and a very healthy addition to your daily diet. One egg is about 6 grams protein and 70 calories, a great way to start your day for breakfast.
Also remember that some people have an intolerance to eggs. Often this specific food intolerance will be from chickens fed soy or corn vs. chickens that have the freedom to roam and consume natural foods, we do not see free range chickens very often anymore. If you suspect you may have a food intolerance you might want to avoid all products made from egg completely and see how you feel after several weeks of total and complete abstinence. Other common food intolerances are to dairy(milk), soy, peanuts, gluten(wheat), corn and sugar. The symptoms most often entertained from food intolerances are bloating and gas, indigestion, low energy, foggy mind, mood changes, and even sometimes a difficulty in losing weight. Until next time, Dr. Mark Doyle.
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