Lose Weight Eating Eggs

A growing body of evidence continues to not only suggest, but also recommend the use of eggs in any weight loss plan.

In some diet plans some of the weight lost is the reduction of lean muscle tissue. In a perfect diet scenario this would not happen. Leucine is an amino acid in eggs that works to prevent lean muscle loss. The good news is the weight does come off in other areas.

One of the greatest threats to humanity is the growing potential for the development of diabetes. The use of eggs is considered a great stabilizer of glucose (blood sugar) and may be useful in staving off the potential of diabetes.According to Wikipedia, "Leucine has been found to slow the degradation of muscle tissue by increasing the synthesis of muscle proteins... Leucine is utilized in the liver, adipose tissue, and muscle tissue.

Eggs are a high protein food that provides improved satiety. When you feel full you eat less. Since eggs are considered a morning meal they are especially beneficial in starting the day with energy and fullness. The result is a metabolism that burns more efficiently while allowing lean muscle mass to be maintained, and excess fat to be burns as stored fuel. Egg whites provide the highest concentration of protein.

Studies indicate it is possible to eat 400 calories less per day if you begin by eating eggs. The overall satiety rate allows you to eat less and lose up to two pounds monthly - even without exercise. Single egg calories stand at about 80 or fewer per egg.

It is probable that health care providers today might suggest more moderation in using eggs in a weight loss plan, however the new consensus seems to be that eggs should be back on the menu and should be considered useful in reaching weight loss goals.