Meateater, The

Eggs should be regarded as a super "because they can improve health and fight against obesity. Eggs are a food rich in nutrients and most are recommending a day for maximum benefit.

The study of nutrition and food science who have examined the nutritional composition of eggs and their role in our diet. They say that while being low in calories, eggs are a rich source of protein and rich in essential nutrients thought to good health, especially vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline.

Protein foods, eggs contain the richest mix of essential amino acids - they are essential for children, adolescents and young adults as they promote proper growth and repair of cells and tissues.

High levels of antioxidants found in eggs that they could even help prevent age-related macular degeneration - a leading cause of blindness. According to the data, based on research in the U.S., those who eat eggs have higher intakes of almost all nutrients.

The health benefits of eggs seems to be so great that it is perhaps no exaggeration to call super. "Eggs" are not only low in calories but rich in nutrients that are essential to healthy living. The study identified specific groups that could benefit from eating more eggs, including youth, meateaters heavy and those fleeing the milk.

A key finding is that eggs are an important dietary source of vitamin D. One egg provides more than 20 percent of its recommended daily allowance.

Low levels of vitamin D were associated with a variety of medical conditions, including poor bone health, cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, immune disorders and mental health problems.

Eggs can also play an important role in diet and weight loss, researchers said. A medium egg has less than 80 calories.