Eggs who knew!

Eggs have had a lot of bad press from the health community mainly for their high levels of cholesterol and fat. But who would have know they have the highest levels of digestible protein when cooked which is about 97% . Which is amazing compared to many other foods. While raw eggs have about 50% digestible protein which you would have thought was the opposite. Well i sure did! Anyway some other interesting information that i just found out.Raw eggs may be kept refrigerated in their closed container for several weeks, cooked eggs in the shell will only keep up to 7 days refrigerated, and shelled, cooked eggs kept covered last only 5 days. Cooked eggs should never be kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours. This is why eggs need to be consumed fairly quickly after being consumed. Which is really good to know especially if you like to cook meals for the family in advance at least now you know how long your eggs will last. To continue here are some essential nutrients each egg contains:

· Choline is necessary for healthy cell membranes in all of your body, and will help your body keep homocysteine levels down. Choline is also good for your mental function and memory.
· Selenium is a mineral that your body needs for a strong immune system and it is a powerful antioxidant.
· B vitamins folate and riboflavin are necessary for your body to convert the foods you eat into energy. Folate also reduces homocysteine levels and is important for prevention of birth defects.
· Vitamin A is important for good night vision, general cell growth and for healthy skin.
· Vitamin E is an antioxidant that works well with vitamin C and selenium to prevent damage to your body from free radicals.
· Lutein and zeaxanthin are related to vitamin A and are found in the yellow pigment of the egg yolk. Lutein and zeaxanthin are concentrated in the retina of your eye and will help prevent macular degeneration.

As you can see eggs are stacked full of nutrients and minerals which are necessary to good overall health. Eggs would provide a great post workout meal because of the high nutrient value and high protein which would help to repair those torn tissues and help to build muscle for more calorie burning potential.

Resources:
http://nutrition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/eggs_protein.htm http://www.davedraper.com/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/PmWiki/EggsAndDairy http://nutrition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/eggs_protein.htm