You Are The Nutrients That You Eat

Antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting our bodies from getting sick. The yolk contains most of the antioxidants in a whole egg, and Eggland's Best eggs provide even more of these nutrients than ordinary eggs.

All-natural foods that are yellow or orange — such as egg yolks — contain Vitamin A (also called retinol), which helps vital organs stay healthy and keeps bacteria from finding a home in the body. Vitamin A also helps build the body's defense against cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure. The antioxidant properties of Vitamin A also help neutralize free radicals, which can harm tissue and cells in the body.

The antioxidant pair composed of selenium and Vitamin E works synergistically in eggs to prevent the breakdown of tissue. Eggland's Best eggs contain 10 times more Vitamin E (7.5 IUs) than ordinary eggs, and they are higher in the antioxidant Vitamin D. Egg yolks are also an excellent source of choline, a nutrient that aids in brain development and function. 

Both zeaxanthin and lutein, which are phytochemical antioxidants, come from the yolk. These antioxidants have been proven to be important for maintaining proper eye health and may help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, which affects the natural onset of vision loss. Lutein is also associated with healthy skin and heart health.

Incorporating antioxidant-filled foods into your diet will help keep you healthy, and will strengthen your immune system to ward off sickness and pollutants.

Although cooking eggs may reduce some of the antioxidant content, the levels in a cooked egg equal the amounts of some antioxidants naturally found in apples. If raw eggs are higher in antioxidants than a fruit, that's indication enough that eggs can be considered an antioxidant-rich food.