The egg industry is developing methods for pasteurizing eggs in the shell to destroy salmonella bacteria. Pasteurized unshelled eggs, currently sold to commercial food services, may soon be available in supermarkets. Pasteurized dehydrated eggs are already available to consumers. The upside Eggs are a good source of easily-digestible complete protein, which contains all of the essential amino acids . Eggs contain the minerals iron , phosphorus, potassium , calcium , vitamins A , D , and most of the B vitamins .
Eggs are low in calories and saturated fat .
The yolks of eggs contain 213 mg of cholesterol, a significant percentage of the American Heart Association's suggested limit of 300 mg per day. See High Cholesterol to learn about the cardiovascular risks of eating eggs. Best bets for healthy living Eat up to four eggs a week, as an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. To raise protein and lower dietary cholesterol when cooking eggs, substitute two egg whites for one whole egg or two egg whites and one whole egg for two whole eggs. Choose branded eggs that have been fed special feed and are rich in vitamin E .