Eating eggs alongside raw vegetables could boost their health benefits

Eating eggs alongside raw vegetables could boost their health benefits
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Most people would agree that raw vegetables are a healthy snack, but adding an egg could make them even healthier.

A new study from Perdue University suggests that eating cooked eggs could increase your carotenoid absorption from vegetables by as much as nine times. Increased carotenoid absorption can lead to longer life, fewer illnesses, and a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease, Time reports.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.