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Eggs for breakfast benefit those with Type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 Diabetes (TED) should opt for eggs for breakfast, a recent study suggests. According to the findings, a high-fat, low-carb breakfast (LCBF) can help those with T2D control blood sugar levels throughout the day. “The large blood sugar spike that follows breakfast is due to the combination of pronounced insulin resistance in the morning in people with T2D and because typical Western breakfast foods — cereal, oatmeal, […]

Parents take note! Eating egg daily may increase growth in children

Do you include egg in your children’s daily diet? A new study has revealed that parents should give egg daily to their kids as it can significantly increase their growth and reduce stunting by 47%. Lead author Lora Iannotti from the Washington University in St. Louis said,“Eggs can be affordable and easily accessible. They are a good source of nutrients for growth and development in young children and have the […]

Scientists discover deep-sea octopus that broods eggs for over 4 years

Washington: Scientists have observed a deep-sea octopus that brood its eggs for four and one half years-longer than any other known animal.  According to the researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), the female kept the eggs clean and guarded them from predators, representing an evolutionary balancing act between the benefits to the young octopuses of having plenty of time to develop within their eggs, and their mother’s […]

Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol? Are chicken eggs good or bad?

Chicken eggs are high in cholesterol, and a diet high in cholesterol can contribute to high blood cholesterol levels. However, how much the cholesterol in your diet can increase your blood cholesterol varies from person to person. Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol?  When deciding whether to include eggs in your diet, consider the recommended daily limits on cholesterol in your food: If you are healthy, it’s […]