Eggs
Eggs are one of the most nutritionally beneficial, and complete foods on earth. They contain significant amounts of Vitamin A, folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorous, and Selenium, as well as lower amounts of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Zinc. While eggs are high in cholesterol, this does not mean eggs necessarily raise cholesterol in the blood. Usually, the liver will simply produce less cholesterol to compensate for receiving it from food. Furthermore, not all cholesterol is equal: Eating eggs consistently leads to elevated levels of HDL (the "good") cholesterol, which is linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, amongst others. Eggs even modify the construction of the LDL (the “bad”) cholesterol! Egg consumption appears to change the pattern of LDL particles from small, dense LDL (bad) to large LDL, which is linked to a reduced heart disease risk. Eggs also contain choline – an important nutrient linked with brain functionality that most people, let alone dogs consuming commercial dog food, are deficient in. Eggs are rich in antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin which aid eye health and can help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. They are an excellent source of protein, essential for dogs, and contain balanced amounts of all the essential amino acids.