Eggs (Specifically Egg Whites)
Typically, when it comes to foods rich in collagen, you are looking for foods with connective tissues. This includes certain types of meat and fruits. However, eggs do not have the same connective tissues that you might see in a list of foods rich in collagen. Egg whites in particular are rich in an amino acid called proline. Proline is necessary in the production of collagen, making eggs the last item on this list.
The reason why eggs are important enough to be last on the list is that they are a complete food with regard to protein. They contain all amino acids considered essential for the body (9 in total), which make the building blocks of protein. The body naturally cannot make protein on its own. Typically, you’ll find some healthy eaters consume only the egg whites, as these egg whites contain half of the protein, while only containing a small amount of the cholesterol and fat you typically find in eggs.
Eggs can also lower the odds of a stroke, as a recent study showed that 30% of people who took at least one egg a day were less likely to die from a hemorrhagic stroke.
