It's January, which means many Brits are undergoing health transformations, including eating better and adopting a more robust exercise regime.
Part of this promise to yourself might be to eat more protein and whole foods, or it may just be to ensure you eat in a calorie deficit each week, regardless of what you actually consume, as you want to lose weight.
According to Heart.org, eggs are a go-to food for many looking to eat more mindfully. They share: "At just 78 calories each, eggs are an efficient, rich source of protein and vitamins. A large egg contains about 6 grams of protein. Eggs also are a good source of other nutrients, including vitamin D (which aids bone health and the immune system) and choline (which helps metabolism and liver function, as well as fetal brain development)."
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That's why fitness influencer Eddie Abbew was so fuming with people who claimed that they were sick of eggs, captioning his rant on TikTok: "Eggs are a superfood. Find different ways of preparing them because they’re important for your long-term health."
WARNING: The following video contains language some viewers may find offensive.
He could be seen in the supermarket, saying that often people say: "Eddie, I'm bored of eating eggs for breakfast, what can I eat?" but he's sick of hearing it.
His 10-word questioning rant then left people pondering as he fumed: "Does a cow get bored of eating grass all day?" He then told people to "Wake the f*** up" and stop complaining, urging them to find a new recipe they liked that contains eggs.
According to BBC Good Food, "both the egg white and yolk are rich in nutrients," with the yolk containing "fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D and E, as well as fats including essential omega-3 fatty acids" and the "protein is found in the egg white."
They share that the health benefits of eggs include:
- Nutritionally rich
- Are a complete source of protein
- Are a source of choline
- May support heart health
- May support eye health
- May protect against sarcopenia
- May support weight management
- May support optimal body composition
- May support the immune system
- Have a low planetary impact
But how much protein is really in an egg? Well, "A medium-sized egg (53g) contains 7g of complete protein," and the BBC explained that a complete protein contains "all nine of the essential amino acids that we need for growth, development and repair."
The NHS highlight the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet, saying everyone should be "eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight."
The Eatwell Guide shows that to have a healthy, balanced diet, people should try to:
- eat at least five portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables every day
- base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta
- have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)
- eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein
- choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and eat them in small amounts
- drink plenty of fluids (at least 6 to 8 glasses a day)