Eggs can deprive you of sleep!

Now, stay ahead of the sleepiness that creeps up to you at unwanted hours of the day, by simply eating an egg! According to a new study, proteins that are found in the egg white can help one stay awake and feel alert. Researchers at Cambridge University have found that egg proteins are much more effective than carbohydrates found in the chocolates, biscuits and sweets often relied on for a quick energy boost. The researchers, found that a mixture similar to the protein content of egg whites activated these cells, triggering the release of the stimulant Orexin, the Daily Mail reported. Sugar, however, blocked the release of Orexin. The findings were published in the journal Neuron. More recently, researchers at the British Nutrition Foundation found that the type of cholesterol found in eggs has minimal effect on raising the risk of heart disease. The researchers concluded the type of cholesterol found in eggs has minimal effect on raising heart disease risks. It is the saturated fat; found in eggs, which is the main culprit in raising cholesterol levels, they said. So, if you have a choice between jam on toast and egg whites on toast, go for the latter.