Boiled Eggs For Weight Loss and Health

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Boiled eggs are considered a key component of many diets and have multiple health benefits. Eggs contain all important elements such as protein, fats, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, selenium and there is a material unfamiliar to many, a choline, which is necessary for the development of the brain and improves memory.

Eggs are one of the foods that are widely used for weight loss. Recent studies indicated that people who eat an egg a day lose more weight compared to those who do not eat eggs, taking into account that the eggs must be boiled.

In addition to that, we find that bariatric doctors advise their patients to add boiled eggs to their diet and for several reasons, and are as follows:

  • Boiled eggs have very low ratios of calories.
  • Contains protein and calcium which is one of the most important components to maintaining bone strength.
  • Eggs increase the feeling of satiety and thereby decrease the intake of certain foods which can help reduce weight.
  • Rich in protein, which is beneficial in terms of muscle building.

Other Health Benefits Of Boiled Eggs:

Strengthening the bones:

Eggs contain vitamin D, which is one of the most prominent types of vitamins that help to strengthen the muscles. In addition to calcium which helps protect bones and muscles against the fragility, especially in women as they are more subjected to it than men.

Activates the brain:

Boiled eggs contain a substance called ‘choline’ that acts as a moderator for infections that affect the brain and cause Alzheimer’s disease. Choline most found in egg yolk.

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Pregnancy:

It is necessary that pregnant mothers need to maintain a complete diet during pregnancy and boiled eggs provide nutritional components to help the fetus grow and protect it from possible birth defects.

Cancer:

Eggs contain a proportion of antioxidants that protect the body from the malignant growth of cells in addition to promoting healthy skin.

Vision:

Important vitamins found in eggs contribute to improving vision, in addition to a substance called ‘lutein’ that acts as a protection for the retina.

Note:

Fried eggs are not preferred to lose weight, as they can do the opposite. Instead, eat boiled eggs to get rid of excess weight and provide your body with healthy nutrients that increase strength and vitality.

 

References:

  1. https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/2014/08/23/two-eggs-in-the-morning-can-help-you-lose-weight/
  2. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/eggs-nutrition.aspx
  3. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283659.php
Yassine
A herbalist from Western Sahara, a long distance runner, and the founder of Grapefruit Dieter. What started as documenting hundreds of natural herbs originating from the Western Sahara desert turns into a passion of research, sharing the nomads secrets of medicine, and collaborating with researchers across the world.