Eggs are full of health benefits.
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Eggs contain choline, a little-known but essential nutrient for healthy brain function.
The protein in eggs keeps you full for longer and can help with weight-loss goals.
Antioxidants found in eggs can reduce the risk of age-related eye disorders.
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A single egg is packed with nutrients.
Even just one egg is full of nutrients.
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"Eggs are high-quality protein and contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin D, B vitamins, and folate," Natalie Rizzo, a registered dietitian in New York City, previously told Insider.
A single large egg also contains vitamin E, vitamin B12, calcium, niacin, iron, and riboflavin.
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They also contain high amounts of choline, a little-known but essential nutrient for healthy brain function.
Choline, found in eggs, is essential to brain health.
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"It's recommended to pay attention to saturated fats, trans fats, and added sugars, which seem to play more of a role in heart disease," Rachael Hartley, a registered dietitian and author of "Gentle Nutrition," told Insider's Frank Olito.
Eggs contain antioxidants that studies indicate may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Eggs are part of a healthy diet.
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Eggs can help you lose weight because their high protein content (6 grams per large egg) keeps you full longer. Protein can also speed up your metabolism to help burn more calories.
"Dietary patterns that include eggs have been linked to weight loss," Chelsea Jackle, RD, who leads the online behavioral and mental health care startup Nutrition at Cerebral, previously told Insider. "Since protein helps you feel full longer, eating high-protein foods like eggs can help you keep your appetite more stable and prevent overeating later in the day."
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The protein in eggs can also help build muscle.
Eggs can help build muscle.
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Stacie Stephenson, DC, functional medicine specialist and founder of VibrantDoc, a wellness platform, recommends eating protein-rich foods like eggs after a workout to help muscles recover and grow.
"After a workout, it's all about providing your body with the building blocks it needs to repair and strengthen your muscles," Stephenson previously told Insider.
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