• Potassium counteracts the effects of too much sodium in the system, and helps to maintain the correct acid/alkaline levels in the body.
• Manganese is particularly beneficial for post-menopausal women as it promotes bone density, especially in the spine and the legs.
The humble egg is indeed a powerhouse of nutrition, and should be considered as a very important component in any healthy eating plan.
A nutritional profile
• One egg contains 186mg of cholesterol, and if you are in good health, will not make much of a difference to your levels, and research has shown that you can safely eat one egg per day.
• A large egg contains 76 calories, 7.5g of whole protein, 5.1g of healthy fat, and 1.4g of saturated fat.
• Each egg also has a high profile of crucial vitamins, and trace elements of essential minerals – all necessary for general good health.
Why a boiled egg is the best way to eat eggs
A boiled egg is the only way an egg is prepared without using oil, butter or milk – all of which may be harmful to health.
If a boiled egg seems as a somewhat boring or bland way to eat eggs, always bear in mind the better health benefits on hand. However, there are ways available to make a boiled more tasty.
Here are some of them:
• Replace a fried egg on a breakfast sandwich with a chopped boiled egg and sliced tomato. You will eat less saturated fat and still get your share of nutrients.
• Add a chopped boiled egg to a spinach or green salad.
• Slice a couple of boiled eggs on top of a potato salad for a tasty nutrient boost.
• You can also add chopped eggs to a tuna or chicken salad for something different.
• Have a boiled egg with sliced banana and mushrooms as a nutritious breakfast snack.
• If you are on a slimming calorie-restricted diet, then a boiled egg (instead of scrambled or fried,) in addition to giving you a full feeling, only contains 76 calories and is high in nutritious value is the way to go.
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity revealed that eating boiled eggs for breakfast, helps boost your metabolism fat burning properties that can help you to shed unwanted weight.
In conclusion
A boiled egg might look small and lonely on a dinner plate, but it is packed with more nutrients that a large steak! And it certainly does not pose the same health risks as a steak might.
For the weight conscious, its calorie content of 76 or 77, is much lower than that of a scrambled egg which peaks at 91, and a fried egg at 90 calories.
The saturated fat content of a boiled egg is also significantly lower than that of the others.
Opt for boiled eggs for the best general health benefits.
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