With many Brits getting their fitness on and chowing down healthier grub in a quest to shift some pounds this January, there's been a lot of chatter about upping protein intake and switching to whole foods.
Part of the New Year's health kick could include munching on eggs – a for those striving for mindful eating. Heart.org praises eggs as a nutritional , writing: "At just 78 calories each, eggs are an efficient, rich source of protein and vitamins.
"A large egg contains about 6 grams of protein. Eggs also are a good source of other nutrients, including vitamin D (which aids bone health and the immune system) and choline (which helps metabolism and liver function, as well as feotal brain development)."
However, not everyone's over the moon about the emphasis on , but fitness sensation Eddie Abbew has something to say to those people who claim they're experiencing egg fatigue.
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In his caption, he wrote: "Eggs are a superfood. Find different ways of preparing them because they're important for your long-term health."
Standing in a supermarket aisle, he airs his frustration with repeat complaints: "Eddie, I'm bored of eating eggs for breakfast, what can I eat?"
His 10-word rant left people scratching their heads as he vented: "Does a cow get bored of eating grass all day?" He then told people to "wake the f*** up" and stop moaning, encouraging them to find a new recipe they liked that included eggs.
According to Good Food, "both the egg white and yolk are rich in nutrients," with the yolk containing "fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D and E, as well as fats including essential omega-3 fatty acids" and the "protein is found in the egg white".
They share that the health benefits of eggs include:
But how much protein is really in an egg? Well, a medium-sized egg (53g) contains 7g of complete protein, and the BBC explained a complete protein contains "all nine of the essential amino acids that we need for growth, development and repair".
The highlight the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet, saying everyone should be "eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight".
shows to have a healthy, balanced diet, people should try to:
