Eggs can be said to be a common food in our daily lives, and we eat them almost every day. In terms of consumption range, it is very extensive, as it can be prepared using almost all cooking methods, which shows the extent of people's acceptance and love for them. Eggs are rich in nutrition and are completely a healthy food. However, when eating them, some precautions should be noted to prevent incomplete absorption of nutrients and even harm to health.
I. The Nutritional Value of Eggs
1. Protein
The protein in eggs is not only abundant but also more easily accepted by the human body. Studies have shown that the protein in two eggs can match the protein content in three liang of fish or lean meat, and its digestion and absorption rate is even higher than that of milk.
2. Various Trace Elements
Infants can start eating supplementary foods at four months old, and doctors will tell parents that the child's first choice is egg yolk. This is because the trace elements in egg yolk are very rich, such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, etc., especially the iron content is very high. However, the calcium content in eggs is relatively low, so it is better to eat them with foods high in calcium, such as milk.
Of course, not only children, but adults also need rich nutrition, so eating eggs regularly to supplement nutrition is very simple and effective.
3. Fat
Many people think of gaining weight when they mention fat. In fact, fat is also a necessary nutrient for the human body, which can provide us with energy. The fat in eggs is mostly unsaturated fatty acids, which are easily absorbed by the human body.
II. Dietary Taboos for Eggs
1. It's best not to eat tea eggs
When it comes to cooking methods for eggs, I believe tea eggs are loved by many people. However, after eggs are simmered for a long time, their nutritional components will be destroyed, let alone eggs with broken shells. Tea and eggs will neutralize some of the nutritional components in eggs. Moreover, many tea eggs are not cooked and eaten on the same day. After being left overnight and repeatedly simmered, one can imagine how much nutrition is left in such eggs.
2. Eating raw eggs is not advisable
If tea eggs are simmered for a long time and lose a large amount of nutrients, then eating raw eggs will perfectly retain the nutrients, right?
This idea is very wrong. Raw eggs contain a large amount of E. coli, which can cause diarrhea. In addition, the avidin in it will affect the absorption of nutrients in food, leading to indigestion and listlessness. And the anti-trypsin is also a major factor that damages the human digestive system. Therefore, eating raw eggs is absolutely not allowed. Of course, for the same reason, those half-cooked eggs are also best not to eat.
3. Soy milk and eggs are not a good combination
It is normal to drink soy milk in the morning, and eating eggs is also a must for every family. However, it is not suitable to mix soy milk and eggs together. Because the trypsin in soy milk combines with the ovalbumin in egg white, it not only fails to achieve the desired effect but also causes nutrient loss.
4. Drinking strong tea and eating eggs is not appropriate
Tea drinking is a habit for many people, but after eating eggs, please do not rush to drink tea, especially strong tea. Because the tannic acid in strong tea will combine with protein, slowing down gastrointestinal motility and easily causing constipation.
5. Although eggs are good, you should not eat too many
The nutrition of eggs is indeed very rich. If not eaten with some conflicting foods, can you eat a few more to increase nutrition? This idea is also incorrect. It is precisely because of the high nutritional value of eggs that eating too much will lead to nutrient excess, especially protein accumulation, which will produce toxic substances in the intestines and increase the burden on the kidneys. Of course, obesity is also inevitable.
Therefore, the editor here reminds everyone that although eggs are good, you should not eat too many, one or two a day is enough.
III. Who should eat fewer eggs
1. Patients with high blood lipids
Because eggs contain more cholesterol, patients with high blood lipids should try to control their intake of eggs to prevent aggravating the condition.
2. Renal insufficiency
Patients with renal insufficiency have weaker metabolic ability than normal people and need to control protein intake. It is not that they cannot eat eggs, but they must eat less.
3. People allergic to protein
Some people have an allergic constitution. If they consume a large amount of protein, it will cause allergies, leading to general itching, and even abdominal pain and diarrhea. It is best for such people to go to the hospital to check for allergens first. If it is confirmed to be an allergy to protein, they should eat fewer eggs.
Conclusion: Eggs are a very nutritious food, and their protein, trace elements, and fat are all essential nutrients for the human body. However, when eating eggs, you should also pay attention. Some cooking methods or combinations not only cannot fully exert the effect of eggs but also lead to nutrient loss and physical discomfort. In addition, some people are not suitable for eating eggs, so you must pay attention to it.