Do you know that eating 2 eggs per day or 6 eggs per week can increase your HDL level by up to 10%?<\/p>\n
Eggs are one of the most consumed foods in the world. They contain high-quality proteins, vitamins, and minerals. The whites are rich in selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12, minerals such as zinc, iron and copper and antioxidants such as Lutein and Zeaxanthin.<\/p>\n
They help increase Good Cholesterol (HDL) and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and various health problems.<\/p>\n
\u2022Commonly used egg
\n\u2022Its shell color is determined by the breed of the hen<\/p>\n
\u2022Much smaller than chicken eggs
\n\u2022Has speckled shell with colors ranging from dark brown to white
\n\u2022Often hard boiled and served as a food garnish or appetizer<\/p>\n
\u2022Slightly larger that chicken egg
\n\u2022Its egg white is more transparent and less yellow in color
\n\u2022Has more flavor than chicken eggs but contains higher fat
\n\u2022Best for dessert recipes<\/p>\n
\u2022Larger and more flavorful than chicken and duck eggs
\n\u2022Extremely high in fat and cholesterol content
\n\u2022Best for dessert recipes<\/p>\n
\u2022Flavor is similar to chicken eggs, but larger in size
\n\u2022Color ranges from white to cream with brown speckles
\n\u2022Very high in cholesterol
\n\u2022Barely seen in the market because most of the eggs are used to hatch more turkeys<\/p>\n
\u2022One ostrich egg is 20-24 large chicken eggs
\n\u2022It\u2019s mainly sold for novelty value<\/p>\n