Eggs...nature's multivitamin

After researching nutritional deficiencies in our region, I have changed my opinion of egg yolks. If you have normal cholesterol levels, adding 1-2 egg yolks a day to your diet, should be safe. As you can see below, eggs are full of vitamins and minerals our bodies need! (Be sure to check with your doctor if you are unsure about your cholesterol).

If you are watching calories, keep in mind that one whole egg has about 5 grams of fat and 70 calories. Just make sure to budget that into your daily caloric intake.

Feel free to do your own research and let me know what you think. Some of the mineral and vitamin deficiencies that are common are: Vitamin D, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Magnesium. I found it very interesting to read about the consequences of deficiencies in these particular vitamins and minerals!

You will find a complete list of vitamins and minerals in one whole egg in the charts below.

Vitamins

Amounts Per Selected Serving

%DV

Vitamin A

1183

IU

24%

Vitamin C

0.0

mg

0%

Vitamin D

85.1

IU

21%

Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)

2.4

mg

12%

Vitamin K

0.7

mcg

1%

Thiamin

0.2

mg

11%

Riboflavin

1.2

mg

68%

Niacin

0.2

mg

1%

Vitamin B6

0.3

mg

17%

Folate

114

mcg

29%

Vitamin B12

3.1

mcg

52%

Pantothenic Acid

3.5

mg

35%

Choline

610

mg

Betaine

1.5

mg

Minerals

Amounts Per Selected Serving

%DV

Calcium

129

mg

13%

Iron

4.4

mg

25%

Magnesium

29.2

mg

7%

Phosphorus

464

mg

46%

Potassium

326

mg

9%

Sodium

340

mg

14%

Zinc

2.7

mg

18%

Copper

0.2

mg

12%

Manganese

0.1

mg

5%

Selenium

77.0

mcg

110%

Fluoride

2.7

mcg

Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/111/2#ixzz1Fpkm2jzg