If you're a busy mum who’s reheated the same cup of tea three times between school runs and Zoom meetings, this one’s for you. Amid all the trendy powders and green smoothies with impossible ingredients, there’s one powerhouse food that’s probably already sitting in your fridge: the humble egg.
At Dietapplements, we like to keep things simple and effective and eggs fit right in. They’re affordable, accessible and bursting with nutrients. Let’s crack into why this everyday staple deserves a lot more love.
Eggs: Nature’s Multivitamin (Minus the Fancy Label)
Inside that small shell is a nutrition bomb. Eggs contain nearly every vitamin and mineral your body needs with the exception of vitamin C (which you can easily get from fruits and vegetables). Chickens make their own vitamin C, but we humans don’t.
Here’s what you are getting in each egg:
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Vitamin A - supports your skin and eyesight
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Lutein & Zeaxanthin – antioxidants that reduce inflammation, particularly helpful as we age
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Vitamin D & Calcium – the dream team for bone health, especially vital for women over 40
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Vitamin E – another antioxidant that supports skin and cellular repair
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Vitamin B12 – essential for energy and a healthy nervous system
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Folate – important during pregnancy (just be sure to eat well-cooked eggs if you’re expecting)
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Iron – keeps your blood oxygenated and your energy up
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Selenium – a powerful antioxidant that helps fight pollution and smoke exposure
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Choline – vital for brain function, memory and liver health
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Complete protein – perfect for muscle strength, especially during menopause
But What About Cholesterol?
Ah, the never-ending myth. Many still believe eggs raise blood cholesterol dangerously, but science tells a different story.
When you eat cholesterol, your liver produces less to keep everything in balance like a smart internal thermostat. Unless you're eating six eggs in one sitting every day (which nobody realistically does), you're in the clear.
Even better, eggs contain lecithin, a healthy fat that helps regulate how cholesterol is absorbed in your body. Rather than harming your heart, eggs may actually support a healthy cholesterol profile.
And let’s not forget your body needs cholesterol to produce hormones. The idea of cutting back on eggs with age? It’s a bit backwards, especially when hormone support becomes more important.
Eggs and Keto: A Perfect Pair
If you're following a keto or low-carb lifestyle, eggs are your best friend. Low in carbs, high in healthy fats, packed with protein and they fry beautifully in a bit of butter. They help you stay full, stabilise blood sugar, and they’re incredibly versatile.
Bonus Tip: Balance Blood Sugar Naturally
Before your meals, consider adding apple cider vinegar capsules to your routine. They help reduce insulin spikes by up to 30%, meaning fewer energy crashes and better fat metabolism.
Final Thought
Eggs may not come in a shiny package or cost £15 a tub, but don’t be fooled. They’re one of the most nutritionally dense foods you can eat. So next time you crack one open, remember: you’re fuelling your body with something truly powerful.
Never underestimate a small egg.
-- Written by Hala, founder of Dietapplements
