Prioritizing health is important at every stage of life. There are a variety of lifestyle changes that can help, but meaningful support for both the body and mind really does begin with basic dietary habits.
Emerging research highlights how our dietary choices impact brain health and cognitive longevity, with an emphasis on an essential nutrient: choline.
Eggs are an excellent source of choline
Recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests a direct link between dietary choline — an essential nutrient found abundantly in eggs — and Alzheimer’s prevention. In fact, according to clinical data, eating more than one egg per week is associated with a 47 percent reduction in the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia.
Eggs deliver 410 milligrams of choline per two large eggs, providing 75 percent of the recommended daily intake for men and 90 per cent for women. Choline is vital for brain function and has been shown to support learning and memory, so making eggs a regular part of your meals is one simple way to support lifelong brain health.
The nutritional power of eggs
Eggs have always been a protein and nutrient-dense natural food: Two large eggs provide 13 grams of high-quality protein, which helps build and repair body tissues, build antibodies, maintain strong muscles and keep you feeling fuller for longer. They’re also a source of Vitamin D, which helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are antioxidants that may help slow the onset and progression of cataracts.
To ensure you’re getting their complete nutritional benefits, it’s important to eat the whole egg — nearly half of the protein and almost all of the vitamins and minerals are found in the yolk. Studies show that the natural fat found in the yolk also helps the body to better absorb the fat-soluble nutrients in veggies, such as vitamin E and lutein.
You can learn more about how eggs can support your health at eggs.ca/nutrition.
— News Canada
