A major UK review of studies into the effects of eating eggs has
found that egg contains a powerful ingredient that can help to
cut the amount of calories people go on to eat at lunch and
dinner. Scientists say boiled, fried, poached or scrambled, eggs
keep people fuller for longer compared with other common
breakfast foods. This appears to help people who are desperately
trying to resist tempting but naughty afternoon snacks such as
biscuits, cake or chocolate. The review, published in the
journal Network Health Dietitian, also revealed that the
specific proteins found in eggs are far superior to other types
when it comes to keeping hunger at bay. Dietitian Dr Carrie
Ruxton examined the results of six different studies over eight
years. The studies show a consistent effect on satiety and
short-term energy intake. Two studies found changes in appetite-
related gut hormones, which may explain why egg-eaters feel
full. A single, longer-term study revealed that people who ate
an egg breakfast rather than having c