If you want to lose weight consider eggs! Once thought to be something to avoid because of cholesterol, eggs are now seen as a miracle food in the aid to weight loss. In fact, many nutritionists are recommending at least one egg a day to help you lose weight.
There have been numerous studies in the news lately about the benefit of eggs for weight loss. For example, a Louisiana study found that women who ate eggs for breakfast instead of bagels lost twice as much weight as others.
Why are eggs so wonderful for weight loss? Well, first you have the fact that eggs are a protein. So substituting protein for carbs can help increase your satiety, so you will wind up eating less throughout the day. The protein will also contribute to muscle repair and growth (remember the old body builders who would consume raw eggs–ugh).
Another study has linked eating eggs to a reduction in belly fat. (Other foods, such as nuts and green tea have shown the same effect). Belly fat, not only unsightly, also can contribute to health issues.
Another great thing about eggs is that they contain all eight of the essential amino acids that our body needs. Better nutrition, better health, better weight loss sums it up.
As with any food, you should consume eggs wisely for weight loss. Slathering full fat mayo on them for devil’s eggs or egg salad is going to contribute a lot of fat and calories, as is frying eggs in butter. A simply fried egg, using cooking spray or a hard boiled egg with a bit of salt are better choices. And, you can add chopped eggs to salads to get that protein.
But what about any other negative impact to your health? In general, animal proteins are more of a risk (and that includes eggs) than are plant proteins. However, recent research has debunked the old connection between eggs and heart disease. Still, choose eggs that are organic, free range or vegetarian fed (well the chickens that produce them). These types of eggs are high in omega 3s, which is another benefit to heart (and brain) health.
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