Egg Yolk Health Benefits: Nutritionist Explains Why We Should Have More Of It

It is a common practice for people trying to lose weight to discard the yolk whenever they are having eggs. This practice roots from the claims that egg yolks are high in cholesterol and can affect your health adversely when had in high proportions. However, many of us do like the taste of yolks and find it rather difficult to enjoy eggs without them. But does that mean that we are making the wrong choice? Not at all! In fact, turns out that egg yolks aren’t all that bad after all! Celebrity Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal has shared these points about egg yolks that might make you reconsider your thoughts on this food item. Nmami shared a post stating that whole eggs or eggs and avocado, in particular, make one of the best snacking options. It is a nutritious way to start your day and is one of those dishes that is as delicious as it is healthy!

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Getting into the details, she further explained that egg yolks in particular are replete with many vitamins and health-benefiting factors.

Egg Yolk Health Benefits:

Nmami points out that egg yolks contain essential Vitamins like Vitamin A, D, E, and K. Along with these, the yolks are also rich in folate and B12, and Omega 3. They are said to reduce gastrointestinal disorders and even reduce the risk of vision problems. Take a look at the image she shared here:

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Nmami has time and again spoken about eggs and their benefits for breakfast on her social media profiles. One of her recent posts showed us what a true ‘Breakfast for champions’ looked like and it obviously had eggs in it. She had paired the Iron and Vitamin-rich eggs with garlic and tomatoes, which are a good source of vitamin C and have anti-inflammatory properties. Take a look:

Does this excite you to have more eggs for breakfast? Worry not, we’ve got you covered! Here are 5 delicious poached eggs recipes that you can include in your diet.