Eggs – Their Role In Diet And Health

Eggs have had a terrible press over the years – all of it undeserved. First there was Edwina Curry scare mongering about eggs and the dangers of salmonella. This was later discredited but quickly followed by the eggs versus cholesterol debate.

Eggs are packed with lots of valuable nutrients and compounds such as protein, riboflavin, zinc, folate, phosphorus, iron and vitamins A, D, E and B12 yet contain only 70-90 calories. The Food Standards Agency now states that there’s no limit to the number of eggs you can eat per week as long as they are part of a healthy diet.

As mentioned in a previous article, eggs are excellent food to eat for breakfast because they have a low glycaemic index. This means they make you feel fuller for longer so that you eat less in the long term.