EGG IS GOOD!
I believe in giving gliders fresh food as it is packed full of
goodness for them. One of the food stuff that I normally advice people
to give is eggs. Why eggs? How to feed? Naturally sugar gliders in the
wild would eat bird eggs when insects are scarce. I have given eggs both
in raw and cooked form before but I would never advice people to give
raw chicken’s egg because mass farming of eggs sometimes carry
parasites and bacteria that is harmful for us and gliders. I give
parrot eggs that are freshly laid by my cockatiel whenever she lays
one. Infertile eggs and they are just the right size. My gliders love
the fresh eggs but then it is very very limited since my cockatiel is
not an egg laying machine. She only lays twice a year.
Anyway, back to the goodness of eggs. I got this email from my dad
and decided to post this here. Remember, only give cooked eggs, be it
hardboiled or scrambled with no oil. Both the egg white and egg yolk
have to be fed together. And remember, never overfeed. Too much of a
good thing can be bad as well.
1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day
may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content,
specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily
available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.
2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every
day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the
lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.
4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there
is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In
fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help
prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.
5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300
micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps
regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.
6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat
7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate
consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol.. In
fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs
per day does not affect a person’s lipid profile and may, in fact,
improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises
cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.
8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.
9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed
at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.
10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur
content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find
their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially
if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.
11. Eggs are packed with a range of nutrients including protein,
essential vitamins A, D, E, and B group as well as minerals iron,
phosphorus and zinc. They’re relatively low in saturated fat, making
them a healthy fast food for all the family.They’re low in calories with
only around 80 kcals per medium egg – so they are great if you’re on a
diet, especially combined with vegetables and salads as part of
healthy balanced meals!
12. Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods money can buy. They
contain a wealth of vitamins, minerals and protein. In particular, they
contain B vitamins that perform many vital functions in the body and
are especially rich in vitamin B2 riboflavin, important in the release
of energy in the body, and vitamin B12 needed for normal blood
formation.
13. Eggs are a source of vitamin D, which is involved in the
absorption of calcium and phosphorus and is necessary for bone health.
They also contain vitamin A – essential for normal growth and
development and vitamin E that is necessary for cell protection from the
damage caused by free radicals.
14. Eggs contain many essential minerals, in particular phosphorus,
essential for healthy teeth and bones, as well as iron, which is
essential for red blood cell formation and zinc, for the normal function
of the immune system.
15. Trace elements are also present in eggs, especially iodine,
required to make thyroid hormones, and selenium, an important
antioxidant. Antioxidants work by preventing the damage caused by
uncontrolled oxidation in the body and are believed to help protect
against diseases such as heart disease and some cancers.
16. Eggs are a great source of choline. Although not an essential
nutrient, because it can be made by the body, dietary choline has become
the focus of recent interest because of its role in brain function.
Studies in animals suggest that choline intake during pregnancy might
influence development of the baby’s brain in the uterus, but this has
not been proven in humans.
