Weight loss: Here’s how eggs help you in shedding those extra kilos

Eggs can help you lose weight because of their high protein content, which keeps you full longer.
 

Though eggs have been somewhat demonized for their high cholesterol content, evidence shows that eggs can be part of a healthy diet.

Eggs have been a part of our diet for millennia, yet we’re still learning just how beneficial they can be to human health. Loaded with nutrients - some of them hard to come by from other food sources - eggs are often said to be the original superfood because of their many health benefits.

Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high-quality protein. They are also rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. Egg yolks contain more calories and fat than the whites. They are a source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and lecithin, the compound that enables emulsification in recipes such as hollandaise or mayonnaise.

Here's what you need to know about the nutritional benefits of eggs and how you can eat them as part of your goals for weight loss.

As far as weight loss, the protein in eggs can help keep you full and may contribute to eating fewer calories later in the day.

Part of the challenge when losing weight is satisfying your hunger while still being in a caloric deficit. One way to tackle this is by eating high-protein foods that keep us fuller for longer. Eggs are high in protein, with about 6 grams per large egg.

Boosting your metabolism is one way to help you lose weight. Metabolism is your body's ability to burn calories for energy. While having a fast or slow metabolism is really subject to your genes, eating a high-protein food, such as eggs, slightly speeds up your metabolism and burns more calories.

Protein also benefits muscle health, helping you to preserve and even build bigger muscles. Increasing your muscle mass has a direct effect on raising metabolism. Muscles use more energy and burn more calories at rest, so the more muscle you have, the more efficiently your body is burning the food you eat.