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BENEFITS
1. Studies have shown that regular consumption of eggs may
help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.
2. Eggs are good for the eyes. An egg a day may prevent
macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content,
specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more
readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other
sources.
3. Researchers found that people who eat eggs every day
lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the
lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
4. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9
essential amino acids.
5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about
300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important
nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and
cardiovascular system.
6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5
grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief,
moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative
impact on cholesterol. Recent studies have shown that
regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a
person’s lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it.
8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally
occurring vitamin D.
9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who
consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of
breast cancer by 44 percent.
10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high
sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals.
Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs
to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in
foods containing sulphur or B12.
FRUIT AND BANANA
One of the most popular breakfast fruit is banana, either
eaten on its own or in drink boosters or with cereal and
pancakes.
BENEFITS
The banana consists mainly of glucose, fructose and sucrose
sugars and fibre, which makes it ideal for an immediate and
slightly prolonged source of energy.
1. Reducing depression. Bananas contain tryptophan, an
aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to
improved mood.
2. Constipation and diarrhea. Due to their content in fibre,
they help restore a normal bowel function. They also
contain pectin, a soluble fibre (hydrocolloid) that can
help normalise movement through the digestive tract.
3. Eyesight. Research published in the Archives of
Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming
at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk
(by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration
(ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults,
compared to persons who consume less than 1.5
servings of fruit daily.
4. Healthy kidney. Studies show that frequent consumption
of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, may reduce
risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and
many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of
antioxidant phenolic compounds.
5. Stress relief. Bananas are high in potassium, which
helps normalise the hearthbeat and regulate the body’s
water balance. During periods of high stress, our body’s
potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating
bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without
using drugs.
YOGHURT
For many breakfast consists of yoghurt, cereal and fruit which
is a very healthy option of boosting your day.
Yoghurt comes from milk. So yoghurt eaters will get a dose of
animal protein of about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving, plus
several other nutrients found in dairy foods, like calcium,
vitamin B2, vitamin B12, potassium and magnesium.
Yoghurt is rich in probiotics. Probiotics are “friendly bacteria”
that are naturally present in the digestive system. Live strains of
these “good bacteria” are also found in many yoghurt products.
Some evidence show that certain strains of probiotics can help
boost the immune system and promote a healthy digestive
tract.
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