9 Things That Will Happen To Your Body If You Start Eating 2 Eggs A Day

 Do you remember the advertisement where a grandfather tells his grandson, “Sunday ho ya Monday, roz khao ande” and explains him how eggs have helped him to stay healthy?

 

 

 

 

 

Whether they are boiled, poached or scrambled, the healthy eggs are the go-to breakfast for a lot of people. Though some people believe that the high cholesterol content in the egg yolk can be harmful to health, experts maintain that moderation is the key.

 

Talking about moderation, here is a list of eight health benefits of eating two whole eggs every day.

 

For the uninitiated, a single egg contains around 186 milligrams (mg) of dietary cholesterol. However, according to the dietary guidelines by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, eggs do not raise cholesterol in about 70 per cent of people. The remaining 30 per cent people, who are hyper responders, can experience a moderate increase in their total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) by consuming eggs.

 

Another good thing is that eating eggs also elevate the high-density-lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol. People with an adequate level of HDL cholesterol have a lower risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases.

According to a study, eating two eggs a day for six weeks can raise the HDL by 10 per cent.Eggs are rich in B vitamins including, vitamin B12, B5, biotin, riboflavin, thiamine and selenium. All these vitamins are great for maintaining your hair, skin and nails. They nourish our cells, promote skin elasticity and counteract the damage caused by the free radicals.One serving of eggs (2 eggs) contain 59 per cent of recommended dietary intake of selenium, 32 per cent of (RDI) intake of vitamin A and 14 per cent of RDI for iron. All these nutrients in combinations are well known for boosting the immune system. Eggs also act as one of the best remedies to ward off that cold and flu.The two antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin found in eggs are also found in the macular region of the eye. Studies have found that lutein and zeaxanthin and omega 3, which are also found in eggs play an essential role in maintaining your eye health. The two antioxidants help in maintaining eye health in the long term by protecting against retinal degeneration.