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10 Reasons To Eat Yolks

Eggs are highly nutritious for health and starting your day with whole eggs will help regulate your blood sugar. So, you are likely to eat less throughout the day. It is sad to see people enjoy only the white of the egg when the yolk also contains many nutrients.

Though it contains a little extra calories when compared to egg white, the yolk is good for a weekly diet. Adding yolk to your meal will help improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis. It is good for your teeth and also helps in boosting the immunity in kids.

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Egg yolk when cooked in coconut oil or olive oil, adds much more to one's health. It tastes better and is much more healthier compared to regular vegetable oil. Egg yolk when eaten raw is good but not many can stomach it. Whole eggs are rich in proteins, nutrients and other elements, so never make the mistake of discarding the yolk.

Here are a few healthy reasons to eat yolk, take a look:

Rich In Nutrients

Rich In Nutrients

Did you know that egg yolk contains more amount of nutrients than egg white. In fact, most of the nutrients are present in the yolk itself as the white has only protein.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K

Egg yolk is healthy for one to consume as it is an excellent source of Vitamin K. This Vitamin is good for the bones and also helps in preventing osteoporosis.

For The Brain

For The Brain

Since egg yolk contains choline, consuming it is vital for your brain health and its function. Choline has been shown be to be crucial for helping to prevent depression and Alzheimer's.

To Treat Weight Loss

To Treat Weight Loss

Obese people should make it a habit to consume eggs everyday as the yolk contains a ton of energy. Your energy levels will increase as soon as you consume this healthy ingredient.

Defeats Cancer

Defeats Cancer

Egg yolks are a good source of Vitamin D and selenium both of which can help prevent breast and colon cancer.

For Your Blood

For Your Blood

Eggs rich in choline are important for heart health because choline regulates homocysteine which in excess can damage blood vessels.

Lower Cholesterol

Lower Cholesterol

The liver produces large amounts of cholesterol every day. When we eat more egg yolk, the liver produces less cholesterol and evens out the cholesterol levela.

Inflammation

Inflammation

Since eggs contain a high amount of choline. It has the ability to prevent inflammation in the body. It is believed that people who consumed more egg yolk are healthier beings.

Prevent Strokes

Prevent Strokes

Egg yolk is beneficial for the brain and the red blood cells in the body. Egg yolk increases the red blood cells and oxygen levels in the body which therefore, prevents strokes.

Good For The Eyes

Good For The Eyes

Did you know egg yolk is good for your eyes. It is important for the elderly folk to consume yolk as it benefits and protects them from cataract complications.

Story first published: Friday, June 26, 2015, 13:33 [IST]
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