It's time to put eggs back on your plate. In this Health Smarts video, Robin Miller, MD, explains how eggs don't boost risk of heart attack or stroke and may help you lose weight and keep your memory.
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Hi, Dr. Miller here. Have you sworn off eggs? If the thought of eating the incredible, edible egg is as scary as an envelope with the IRS return address on it, it's time to take a second look. First, for most people the cholesterol in eggs doesn't increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, or impotence.
Second, eggs really are almost as perfect as walnuts or avocados. Here are three great new reasons to put them on your plate. Your stomach convert some of the protein in eggs into peptides that act like the active ingredient in blood pressure controlling drugs called ace inhibitors. People on a low calorie eating plan who had two scrambled eggs and toast with jelly for breakfast, lost 65% more weight than those who had a bagel with cream cheese in the morning.
Why? High protein eggs are super satisfying, so you don't feel the urge to overeat or over-snack later. Eggs are a great source of Vtamin B12, a nutrient that seems to protect the brain from age related shrinkage. That helps keep your mind sharp. For more ways to nourish your health, keep watching all our smart tips.
What you eat can impact the health of your heart and your blood vessels. The right diet can keep your ticker ticking longer and keep you out of the hospital. Learn more about heart-healthy foods.
