Eggs for weight loss? New study claims that those who eat them are 'slimmer'
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Long before the current trend of so-called 'superfoods' popped up in supermarkets everywhere, eggs were originally called Mother Nature's 'superfood'.
They've been a part of our diets for a long time, but it is only recently that we are learning all the ways they're good for us and just how long-lasting their health benefits are.
A recent research study has found that no matter how you like your eggs in the morning (scrambled, poached, or fried), what is important is that you consume one at least five days a week.
Why? Because evidence suggests that including eggs in your regular diet will improve your body composition as a whole.
Incorporating eggs into your daily diet can improve your physique. Credit: Freepik. (Stock photo)
An article published in Clinical Nutrition analysed the body composition of university students to determine the effect, if any, that egg consumption would have had on their body composition.
There were a total of 355 persons (ages 18-30 years old) who participated in the study, and each one had their height and weight recorded to get a body mass index (BMI) score.
Participants were then classified as either infrequent egg eaters (less than once a week), regular egg eaters (one to four times a week), or heavy egg eaters (five or more times a week) for the study.
And no, the scientists did not keep track of how the eggs were cooked, as long as the participants ate them.
The analysis revealed that those who consumed eggs at least five times per week had lower body mass indexes and fat percentages compared to the other two groups.
Data showed that their BMI was somewhere around 22.5, in contrast to the regular egg eaters group, which had a recorded BMI of just under 23.5, and the infrequent egg eaters group, which had a recorded BMI of 23.5 and above.
The scientists also found that those who eat eggs almost every day had smaller waist measurements, although they did note that the eggs are likely not the sole reason for this.
Daily egg eaters were observed to have healthier body compositions. Credit: Shutterstock. (Stock photo)
The study's lead author, Dr Miriam Garrido-Miguel, said that this shows that people should be encouraged to eat eggs more than five times a week to be healthier.
'The association between egg consumption and body composition is mediated by protein intake. This finding is important from a public health perspective, suggesting that higher egg consumption (≥5 eggs/week) may lead to healthier body composition, especially due to higher protein intake,' they said.
Based on their data, it seemed likely that the protein content was the primary contributor to the benefits that were reported.
The protein in eggs is said to be of higher quality than other sources, and they also have 13 different vitamins and minerals, plus the omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants our body needs.
The egg white comprises the bulk of the high-quality protein in eggs, at 60 per cent; the yolk includes the remaining 40 per cent, along with essential healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
It's best to consult with your doctor before any dietary changes. Credit: Medical News Today. (Stock photo)
However, it's important to keep in mind that this study only used observational methods, so there's no way to know for sure if egg consumption was the true reason for the varying results.
It’s interesting nonetheless, eh?
Still, we advise that it's best to check with your dietitian or GP if you would like to make some major changes in your diet! Your doctor knows you and your health better than anyone, so it's really important to let them know.
Stay safe and healthy always, members!
They've been a part of our diets for a long time, but it is only recently that we are learning all the ways they're good for us and just how long-lasting their health benefits are.
A recent research study has found that no matter how you like your eggs in the morning (scrambled, poached, or fried), what is important is that you consume one at least five days a week.
Why? Because evidence suggests that including eggs in your regular diet will improve your body composition as a whole.
Incorporating eggs into your daily diet can improve your physique. Credit: Freepik. (Stock photo)
An article published in Clinical Nutrition analysed the body composition of university students to determine the effect, if any, that egg consumption would have had on their body composition.
There were a total of 355 persons (ages 18-30 years old) who participated in the study, and each one had their height and weight recorded to get a body mass index (BMI) score.
Participants were then classified as either infrequent egg eaters (less than once a week), regular egg eaters (one to four times a week), or heavy egg eaters (five or more times a week) for the study.
And no, the scientists did not keep track of how the eggs were cooked, as long as the participants ate them.
The analysis revealed that those who consumed eggs at least five times per week had lower body mass indexes and fat percentages compared to the other two groups.
Data showed that their BMI was somewhere around 22.5, in contrast to the regular egg eaters group, which had a recorded BMI of just under 23.5, and the infrequent egg eaters group, which had a recorded BMI of 23.5 and above.
The scientists also found that those who eat eggs almost every day had smaller waist measurements, although they did note that the eggs are likely not the sole reason for this.
Daily egg eaters were observed to have healthier body compositions. Credit: Shutterstock. (Stock photo)
The study's lead author, Dr Miriam Garrido-Miguel, said that this shows that people should be encouraged to eat eggs more than five times a week to be healthier.
'The association between egg consumption and body composition is mediated by protein intake. This finding is important from a public health perspective, suggesting that higher egg consumption (≥5 eggs/week) may lead to healthier body composition, especially due to higher protein intake,' they said.
Based on their data, it seemed likely that the protein content was the primary contributor to the benefits that were reported.
The protein in eggs is said to be of higher quality than other sources, and they also have 13 different vitamins and minerals, plus the omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants our body needs.
The egg white comprises the bulk of the high-quality protein in eggs, at 60 per cent; the yolk includes the remaining 40 per cent, along with essential healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
It's best to consult with your doctor before any dietary changes. Credit: Medical News Today. (Stock photo)
However, it's important to keep in mind that this study only used observational methods, so there's no way to know for sure if egg consumption was the true reason for the varying results.
It’s interesting nonetheless, eh?
Still, we advise that it's best to check with your dietitian or GP if you would like to make some major changes in your diet! Your doctor knows you and your health better than anyone, so it's really important to let them know.
Stay safe and healthy always, members!
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