Egg yolks contain choline
Many people avoid egg yolks because they can be high in calories, unlike egg whites, but they are actually denser in nutrients than egg whites. So, if you want to reap all these benefits you have to eat the whole egg next time.
That being said, one of the most important nutrients found in egg yolks is choline. So, even though your body can produce choline on its own, it’s crucial to eat foods that contain this nutrient as well, especially if you want to avoid a deficiency. Moreover, you need this nutrient because it is essential for your liver, brain, muscles, nervous system and metabolism.
“The body can synthesize a small amount of this nutrient, but not enough to meet its needs,” says Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD, a registered dietitian based in Brooklyn, New York. “Choline has a part in many functions within the body including metabolism, nerve function, and brain development.”
“One large egg, with the yolk, supplies about 145 milligrams choline, or more than one-quarter of the Daily Value of 550 milligrams,” says Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, founder of NutritionStarringYou.com and author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club.
According to a recent study, choline – which can be found in eggs – can help you lose weight and increase your athletic performance.
