Eating one egg a day 'slashes the risk of a stroke by 12%'

A study, which involved more than 275,000 participants, evaluated the relationship between eating eggs and coronary heart disease plus stroke. 

"Eggs do have many positive nutritional attributes, including antioxidants, which have been shown to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.

"They are also an excellent source of protein, which has been related to lower blood pressure."