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"When it comes to breakfast, you can't beat eggs. (That was too easy, wasn't it?) Seriously, at a cost of only 72 calories, each large egg holds 6.3 grams of high-quality protein and a powerhouse load of vital nutrients.
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that people who replace carbs with eggs for breakfast lose weight 65 percent quicker.
Researchers in Michigan were able to determine that regular egg eaters enjoyed more vitamins and minerals in their diets than those who ate few or no eggs.
By examining surveys from more than 25,000 people, the researchers found that egg eaters are about half as likely to be deficient in vitamin B12, 24 percent less likely to be deficient in vitamin A, and 36 percent less likely to be deficient in vitamin E.
And here's something more shocking: Those who ate at least four eggs a week had significantly lower cholesterol levels than those who ate fewer than one. Turns out, the dietary cholesterol in the yolk has little impact on your serum cholesterol."
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Agree with all of that! Love eggs! My cholesterol is 160. (but I do cheat and take Omega 3's and Vitamin E)
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Marnie
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Guys into muscle building often add RAW eggs to their diets.
I would NOT do that without using the kind of eggs that are safe.
These can be hard to find.
"What Safe Handling Instructions are on Egg Cartons?
All packages of raw, shell eggs NOT treated to destroy Salmonella must carry the following safe handling statement:
SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: To prevent illness from bacteria: Keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly."
Can Shell Eggs Be Pasteurized?
Shell eggs can be pasteurized by a processor if FDA approves the process. Pasteurized shell eggs are now available at some grocery stores. Like all eggs, they must be kept refrigerated. The equipment to pasteurize shell eggs isn't available for home use, and it is not possible to pasteurize shell eggs at home without cooking the contents of the egg."
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