{"id":20400,"date":"2023-04-11T13:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T18:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/?p=20400"},"modified":"2023-04-24T13:20:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T18:20:57","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-eggs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/the-health-benefits-of-eggs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Benefits of Eggs"},"content":{"rendered":"

A staple food for many, eggs are a versatile cooking ingredient, and can be the main feature of a dish or part of a mix when making desserts. They\u2019re also a great source of vitamins and other important nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most common eggs come from chickens, but you can also buy duck, goose and quail eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many misconceptions about the health benefits of eggs, so in this guide we\u2019ll separate fact from fiction so you can enjoy eating them without worrying.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The health benefits of eggs<\/h2>\n

They\u2019re a complete source of protein<\/h3>\n

Protein is one of the three macronutrients \u2014 the essential nutrients we need in relatively large amounts \u2014 alongside carbohydrates and fat. We need to get macronutrients through our diets because our bodies either cannot make them, or cannot make enough of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protein is in every cell, from muscles and bones to skin and hair. It\u2019s made up of amino acids, which are known as the body\u2019s building blocks because they help with so many processes, including:<\/span><\/p>\n