A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives

by Kelly Brogan

Whole eggs—yes, yolks included—contain all of the essential amino acids we need to survive, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants known to protect our eyes. And they can have far-reaching positive effects on our physiology. Not only do they keep us feeling full and satisfied, but they help us control blood sugar. In 2013, researchers at the University of Connecticut showed that people who ate whole eggs daily improved insulin sensitivity and other cardiovascular risk parameters.15 You’ll see that I recommend lots of eggs on my dietary protocol. Please don’t be afraid of them. Changing up breakfast is often the most powerful interventions I make for my patients, so stop eating cereal and start eating eggs! Eating an egg could be the best way to start your day and set the tone for blood sugar balance. There are so many ways to cook eggs—whether you scramble, fry, poach, or boil them or use them as an ingredient in your dishes, eggs are among the most versatile ingredients. Soft-boil a carton of eggs on a Sunday night and you’ve got breakfast and/or snacks for the week.