Around the world, eggs have been a breakfast staple for all good reasons. After all, an egg is a storehouse of vital nutrients, making it an essential part of a healthy diet. And for those who are afraid of having this high-energy food because you're worried that it will add to your weight, remember, one egg [1] about 80 calories and about five grams of fat. Hence, smart consumption is a far healthier option.



Eggs are a well-known rich source of [2] —an important building block of bones, muscles, skin, and blood. The body uses protein to build and repair tissues as well as making other body chemicals. Unfortunately, unlike fat and carbohydrates, the body does not store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to draw on when it needs a new supply. Thus, eggs are the perfect sources and a smart food choice for those who reduce their intake of carbohydrates to lose extra weight.



Another important nutrient that is found [3] in egg white is riboflavin or vitamin B2. And for those who are wondering about the benefit of this nutrient, riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin that is [4] in vital processes in the body and is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy [5]



The yolk, which many people avoid out of fear, is actually very healthy, if [6] in moderation. Mainly made up of fat, there are only 1.33 grams of cholesterol per 100 grams of yolk. In addition, the yolk is a rich source of vitamin A, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Incidentally, the iron found in the yolk is easily [7] in the body. According to nutrition experts, one can eat one whole egg every day without harming one's cholesterol and blood fat levels. However, for those who crave more eggs, you can reduce fat by having one whole egg and only the whites of the rest of the eggs.