10 Reasons to Love Eggs

 1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.

2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.

3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.

4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.

5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.

6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.

7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person’s lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.

8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.

9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.

10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.

In my first year of raising and tending chickens,
I am absolutely loving it.
You can’t beat a farm fresh organic egg.
No pun intended.

 
  Happy Easter, all!

23 thoughts on “10 Reasons to Love Eggs”

  1. Wow, I didn't know they were so good for eyes. My perfect excuse to eat them.
    My two oldest kids have encouraged me to buy cage free eggs, way more expensive, but taste better. I hope the chickens are actually treated better.
    We stayed in a cottage on a farm in southern England a few years ago and I had my first taste of a brown egg from a free roaming chicken…heavenly!

  2. happy easter to you…..
    and you're right, you can't beat a fresh egg straight from the farm {chicken coop}
    i'm so lucky my sister has chickens 🙂
    xo

  3. I love bringing in the eggs every day, especially when one is still warm from the hen. I am allergic to eggs so I don't get to enjoy them the way I'd like. But we give away dozens to people we know and everyone appreciates their freshness.
    I always thank my hens for the eggs they give.
    Happy Easter to you.

  4. Fresh eggs are the best! I can't wait for my girlfriend to get her coop & chickens!!! Hopefully her hubby builds it soon! Then I'll have fresh eggs all the time! I'm lucky enough to have lots of egg farmers in my town too!

    Happy Easter to you and your family!

  6. Yes, I do remember all the bad rap on eggs. I am in my first year of chicks to. We only have two, but I love having farm fresh eggs. What do you do with all your eggs? Have a Happy Easter. Joni

  7. I love eggs, but now eat more egg whites than yolks. They are delicious! Add a little onion, bell pepper, hot sauce.. YUMMO!

  9. Great information, Karen. I love eggs, and have them frequently. No farmers around here, but I buy Eggland's Best with the hope they actually are better than the others.

    Happy Easter to you and all! 🙂

  10. I did not know all those facts. Makes me glad I am an egg eater! I'll bet you are enjoying your fresh eggs- nothing like them, is there? EGGactly!!!! xo Diana

  12. Well this is all good 'cause I just LOVE eggs! In fact I eat them EVERY day at least 2-3! When you follow a paleo diet eggs are a staple. Pretty eggs you decorated!

    HAPPY EASTER TO YOU TOO!

  15. I love eggs- almost as much as I love your photos… sigh. The chickens look like they are doing great and I can only imagine what a "fresh" egg would taste like! Happy Easter to you and yours!

  18. I have a very hard time finding organic farm eggs here in the suburbs in Ontario. Bigger cities have farmers markets all year round, but where I live we get one for about 4 months a year. Yesterday we had eggs and I bought free range eggs from the supermarket. Several of them tasted fishy and I believe that to be from the Omega fish oils they feed them. Needless to say we were all put off. I am more than determined now to find another source for our eggs. Once the farm market opens, I shall enquire about a year long source.

    Love reading about your chickens.

  21. I could seriously eat eggs every single day because I love them! I've never actually had a freshly laid one though! LOL! I do buy Eggland's Best because I think you can taste the difference!! Love your pics girl! Have a Happy Easter!! Special wishes for your very special gift from your husband!!

  22. I'm making deviled eggs today. They're fun and yummy. Had no idea how wonderful eggs were for you. Well, I had a clue . . . and farm fresh are the best! Happy Easter to you and your family, Karen ~

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