World Egg Day Are eggs really healthy for humans?

World Egg Day Are eggs really healthy for humans? / Health News

Are eggs healthy or are they just increasing our cholesterol??

Just a few years ago, experts warned that people should not consume too much eggs, as this would lead to negative health effects, such as high levels of cholesterol. At the present time, nutritionists and health professionals consider eggs rather than nature's big vitamin pill because eggs contain many essential vitamins, antioxidants, micronutrients, and minerals. The World Egg Day raises the question: should we eat much more eggs??


What nutrients do eggs contain?

A single egg contains the vitamins A, D, E, B1, B2, B5, B12, protein, niacin, riboflavin, chlorine, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulfur, zinc, folic acid, iron, calcium, copper, phosphorus, choline and Antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin. In addition, so-called healthy cholesterol is also included. And yet, an egg has only about 70 calories.

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Eggs contain very high quality protein

Eggs are inexpensive and can be used in a variety of ways to make simple and tasty meals. They contain a lot of protein and only few calories. Of course, we can also source proteins from many other food sources, but eggs provide high quality proteins. In addition, the mineral profile of an egg is also very good. This makes eggs a healthy snack or a great complement to their meals.

Benefits of using eggs for the human body

Known as a wholesome meal in itself, eggs help with the healthy functioning of the immune system and the nervous system due to their nutritional and physiological composition. In addition, they contribute to the healthy development of cells and muscles. It is advisable that people should eat at least one egg a day, if they pay attention to a balanced diet.

Why are eggs such a good source of protein?

In addition to many other antioxidants, eggs also contain lutein and zeaxanthin. It has already been observed by medical professionals that lutein and zeaxanthin from eggs are better absorbed by the human body than from various plant sources.

How can eggs in the diet be replaced??

Some people can not eat eggs for a variety of reasons, such as health problems or allergies. What can those affected replace the consumption of eggs? In this case, these people can combine certain foods, such as vegetables and milk, to get a similar nutritional profile. Replacing an egg becomes difficult with just a single source.

Eggs are a health risk?

For years, eggs were considered health risk rather than healthy food. The blame is that they were considered a high-cholesterol food. So, people with high cholesterol were advised to do without eggs in their diet. Meanwhile, however, it is known that this statement is a myth. Even if an egg yolk contains 300 mg of cholesterol, people with high cholesterol can eat it without hesitation. Consumption even reduces the risk of cardiac arrest. In addition, eggs do not generally increase cholesterol levels in the blood, but above all the levels of HDL cholesterol, which is also known as healthy cholesterol.

How many eggs can be consumed in one day??

Consuming two eggs a day should be enough. Since eggs are rich in protein, our body needs time to digest the complex protein. In addition, too much protein can cause flatulence, so it is probably best to limit the intake to two eggs. (As)