7. Eggs
Eggs are no longer banished to the bad corner of the weekly shopping list, thanks to recent discoveries and a better understanding of their health benefits. And we’re talking about the whole egg here – forget diligently separating yolks and whites for fear of consuming the wrong thing. The magic of the egg yellows lies in a compound they contain, called choline. Choline helps with the breakdown of a happiness hormone called dopamine. This means consuming eggs are not only a low-carbohydrate super source of energy, they actually have an impact on your positive outlook on life. The better you feel, the more productive you’re likely to be.
But what about all that talk about cholesterol, we hear you say? New studies have consistently shown that eating the whole egg – white and yellow – does not alter your cholesterol level if you’re a healthy adult, to begin with. In fact, it could help raise good cholesterol levels.