mighty-eggsEggs are considered to be the perfect foods that are found in one single cell. Egg has the highest protein content compared to any other food. 12 grams of protein are already found in just two pieces of eggs. More proteins are found in the in the white part of an egg than in the yolk. Nutrients include vitamin A, D, E, B1, B2, B6, and B12, folic acid, minerals such as zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, choline, and biotin. It contains essential fatty acids like linoleic and linolenic. The cholesterol content of an egg should not be feared. The yolk is rich in lechitin, which assists bile from the gallbladder in controlling cholesterol.

eggMoreover, aside from being nutritious, the concepts of using eggs are now being applied to the field of cosmetics. Dry skin mask is done by adding few drops of fresh milk to a scrambled raw egg yolk and applying it to the face until it dries. Facelift/oil control mask on the other hand is done by adding three drops of lemon on a beaten egg white acts like a natural facelift treatment.

I have read a bulletin stating that “An egg a day keeps the Doctor away.” At first I was hesitant in believing this statement not until I have learned these facts. Though they are simple and small, eggs are indeed mighty.