Protein - Essential for building and repairing muscles, organs, skin, hair and other body tissues; needed to produce hormones, enzymes and antibodies; the protein in eggs is easily absorbed by the body
Vitamin A - Helps maintain healthy skin and eye tissue; assists in night vision
Vitamin B12 - Helps protect against heart disease
Vitamin D - Strengthens bones and teeth; may help protect against certain cancers and auto-immune diseases
Vitamin E - An antioxidant that plays a role in maintaining good health and preventing disease
Iron - Carries oxygen to the cells, helps prevent anemia – the iron in eggs is easily absorbed by the body
Folate - Helps produce and maintain new cells; helps prevent a type of anemia, helps protect against serious birth defects if taken prior to pregnancy and during the first 3 months of pregnancy
Selenium - Works with vitamin E to act as an antioxidant to help prevent the breakdown of body tissues
Lutein - Maintains good vision; may help reduce the risk of age-related eye diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration
Choline - Plays a strong role in brain development and function
Take time today to check out the many recipes that utilize eggs in Flavorful Fortified Food - Recipes to Enrich Life.