Did you know a single boiled egg contains just 322kJ, a whopping 6g of protein and a healthy dose of good-for-you vitamin B12?
9 more reasons why eggs are an excellent idea:
• Cutting carbs? Eggs are high in protein, so they fill you up, preventing overeating at your next meal.
• Need more nutrients? A single egg has 11% of the recommended daily value for vitamin D and 10% of the recommended daily value for vitamin B12 – the feel-good essential.
• Eggs for the eyes. Eggs are rich in the two antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthine – these dramatically lower your risk of eye-related disorders.
• Brain builder. One egg contains 113mg of choline – a vital nutrient for brain and liver function.
• Zero factor. Did you know that one egg has no carbs and no sugar? Go ahead, an egg a day is a great idea.
• Gluten be gone! Don’t forget that eggs are absolutely gluten-free – that makes them a perfect all-day good-for-you snack or basis of a meal.
• Building blocks. Did you know one egg has nine essential amino acids?
• Growth factor. Think about it – just one egg contains everything needed to grow an entire baby chicken! It’s no surprise it’s such a superfood.
• Nice price. An average half a dozen free-range eggs will set you back just R13 – that’s R2,16 per egg!
