How many calories, fat, carbs and protein in an egg.
Eggs are one of the healthiest foods in the world and contain all the building blocks of life. They are well known as a high source of protein, but how much exactly does one egg contain?
Let’s take a look 1 Large Egg (50g) contains 78 Calories 6g of Protein 5g of Fat 0.6g of Carbohydrate It is important to purchase organic pasture-raised eggs. This means that the hens which lay the eggs are fed healthy foods and grown in a natural environment. These eggs are tastier, healthier and full of nutrients such as Vitamin A, D, K2, B6 and B12.
We recommend replacing morning cereals with boiled eggs for breakfast. These keep you full throughout the day and help to balance blood sugar levels. Eggs are one the purest and most natural forms of protein which help the body to construct blood, bones, cartilage, skin and muscles.
They also contain a carotenoid called lutein which helps to improve eyesight and prevent macular degeneration with age. One whole egg also has 22 per cent of the recommended daily intake of selenium. This nutrient has anti-ageing properties and strengthens the immune system Other Uses for Eggs You can use whipped egg whites to make skin tightening face mask. Natural skin doctors use these to tighten the pores and cleanse the skin. We love making omelettes loaded with spring onions, grass-fed cheese and other vegetables for a healthy protein-packed meal. You can boil them, fry them, poach them, cook them in the microwave and use them in all kinds of recipes.