Showing posts with label eggs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eggs. Show all posts

Saturday, April 5, 2014

E is for Egg

Which came first the chicken or the egg?   The egg of course (didn't dinosaurs lay eggs?)





A solid source of 14 essential nutrients and an excellent source of protein, eggs are one of the best superfoods.   Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help with proper body function and heart health. They’re good for the eyes, too: The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin (found in the yolks) help protect the eyes from light and free radicals (and may even help prevent eye degeneration that can present with age) . And while there’s been much debate over the lil’ yellow centers, the yolks are full of choline- a B vitamin essential for proper brain function.  

Relatively inexpensive and just 70 calories, eggs are both a breakfast and baking staple.