Eggs have been touted as \u201cnature\u2019s perfect food,\u201d \u201cone of the healthiest foods on the planet,\u201d \u201cnature\u2019s multivitamin,\u201d and most simply, \u201cincredible!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can add to that list \u201cone of a ketogenic dieter\u2019s best friends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs contain virtually zero carbs, and they contain healthy fats, and they are a good source of high-quality protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs are also packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also contain some \u201cbonus\u201d nutrients, including choline, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These nutrients boost brain health and cognitive function, eye health and vision, and heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, choline has been shown to boost the body\u2019s production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is a very important growth factor for the brain and central nervous system, and it plays a key role in cognitive function, mood, and mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, lutein and zeaxanthin have been referred to as \u201cnatural sunglasses\u201d due to their ability to shield the eyes from potentially damaging UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of which, lutein has also been shown to act as a \u201cnatural sunscreen,\u201d protecting the skin in a similar fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you go shopping for eggs, have you ever asked, \u201cWhat did the chickens eat?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should. After all, the ol\u2019 saying, \u201cyou are what you eat,\u201d applies to animals too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s best to choose eggs from pasture-raised hens, which have been shown to have 2 \u00bd times more omega-3 fats and less than half the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats as conventional eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n