An egg a day?

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The ads in TV & news papers here say eat one egg daily, whether it is Sunday or Monday. My local newspaper says eggs are low in calories and packed with nutrients, they should be part of a balanced diet. They are easy to obtain. Here are some reasons why eggs should be part of a healthy, balanced diet. Protein- Eggs are a rich source of high quality protein. A medium sized egg has more than 6g of protein, and contains all eight of the essential amino acids which can only be obtained from your diet. Virtually free of carbohydrates, the high protein content of eggs may also help with satiety, they help you feel full for longer than other foods. At around 80 calories per medium sized egg, they are also low in calories. Fats- Eggs are often thought of being high in fat. But a medium sized egg contains around 6g of fat, and only 1.7g of this is saturated fat, the type associated with high cholesterol levels. Most of the fats in eggs are the healthier monosaturated or polysaturated kinds. Cholesterol- When it comes to cholesterol, eggs get something of a bad press. High blood cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and egg yolks are rich in cholesterol. However, it's now known that saturated fats play a major role in blood cholesterol levels, whereas cholesterol-containing foods such as eggs and prawns have little overall effect. If you want to lower your cholesterol levels, especially bad LDL-cholesterol, cut back on foods containing saturated fats such as fatty meats, sausages, pastries, cakes, butter and lard. Vitamin D- Many of us are deficient in this vital vitamin; it helps the body absorb calcium, important for healthy bones and teeth. Our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, but eggs are one of the few foods which are also rich in this vitamin. Adults deficient in vitamin D are at greater risk of osteoporosis. Also other studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to serious health problems, including cancer, heart disease and multiple sclerosis. B vitamins- Eggs are a great source of vitamin B12, needed for making red blood cells, maintaining the nervous system and for general growth. Too little vitamin B12 can lead to anemia. Eggs are also a good source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin), which helps the body absorb iron and is important for healthy skin, nails and hair. Choline-Eggs are a brain food, as they are one of the richest sources of choline, it is needed for healthy brain development and function. The yolk from a medium sized egg contains around 300mg of choline. Most of the choline we need comes from our diet. It is used by the body to form the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is involved in memory function. Low levels of choline can lead to a deficiency in folic acid, which is important for a healthy brain. Choline plays an important role in the brain development of the unborn child and also helps prevent birth defects. Carotenoids-Egg yolks contain lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids which may help lower the risk of macular degeneration, the most common cause of sight loss in the UK. Research also suggests that the lutein from eggs is more readily taken up by the body than from other types of food. Thus ‘EGG IS A SUPER FOOD’. The kids in schools are given eggs as per some program of the government. I agree to all these, but ‘ALMOST’ I stopped eating eggs. The eggs here comes from the poultry farms, there the hens are given so many kind of hormone in food and as injections. These hens don’t produce eggs as a result of mating. Eating these cause itching and rash in my body, might be due to diabetes too, I am not sure. These are not natural eggs. Such eggs are available in villages, where hens and coc.ks are kept to mate. [b]I tried to get the natural eggs , but failed. Do you get ‘natural-eggs’ at your place? Do you eat eggs daily, from where you buy, are they safe. Please respond and share your views on this. Thanks in advance.[/b] [b] Professor ‘Bhuwan’.[/b] . Cheers have a lucky day ahead.