London: We all know that egg is one of the most nutrient-dense foods, but now a new study claims eating one egg daily can help fight obesity.

The British study, which analysed 71 research papers on the nutritional composition of eggs and their role in diet, found that eggs are packed with vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline that could also play a significant role in dieting and weight loss. According to the researchers, a medium-sized egg has fewer than 80 calories and provides more than 20 per cent of the recommended daily allowance. Dr Carrie Ruxton, an independent dietician and lead author of the report, said: “There are clear nutritional benefits to eating eggs on a regular basis. Emerging evidence suggests that eggs may be beneficial for satiety, weight control and eye health. “With previous limits on egg consumption lifted, most people would benefit from a return to the days of going to work on an egg.” The study confirmed that eggs contain the richest mix of essential amino acids, crucial for children, adolescents and adults since a balance of them is required for growth and repair, the Daily Mail reported.    —PTI