Eggs are an essential component of our meal plan. Not only are they rich in various nutrients, but they are also super versatile! One can easily include eggs in breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. From scrambled eggs and omelette to baked eggs and egg curry, there are options galore! Yet, there is a constant debate on how whole eggs also contribute to a high cholesterol level due to egg yolk. One large egg has about 72 calories and 4.75 grams of fat as per USDA, but did you know that it is the egg white that is enriched with protein? As per many nutritionists, egg whites are the primary source of protein in an egg, while the yolks contribute to cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. The protein in egg whites, when consumed, help in keeping our muscles strong, maintain tissues and strengthen the immunity system.
Here are some more benefits of egg whites:
1 Low On Calories
Egg as a whole is not a calorie-rich food, and it is just the yolk that has a few calories. Thus, if you are only consuming egg whites, you are having a zero-calorie meal.
2. Manage Blood Pressure Levels
Research by the American Chemical Society revealed that a peptide called RVPSL in egg white, a protein component helps reducing blood pressure levels. Besides that, the presence of potassium in egg white, an electrolyte that is related to manage heart health along, may help maintain blood pressure levels.
3. Lowers Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases
When the potassium present on egg white lowers the blood pressure levels, which in turn avert the risk of any cardiovascular disease, it works by promoting vasodilation, widening the blood vessels allowing smoother blood flow.
So if you are someone looking to have an egg-ilicious meal brimming with protein but devoid of cholesterol and fat, load up on those whites!
