Is it really okay to eat an egg every day?

Many people say you can only eat one egg a day because your body can't absorb more. Is this saying really correct?

As we all know, eggs are rich in protein, specifically high-quality protein, and contain various micronutrients, which are very beneficial to human health. However, the yolk contains a certain amount of saturated fat and cholesterol. Nutrition experts state that excessive intake of cholesterol and saturated fat can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and recommend that daily cholesterol intake from food should not exceed 300 milligrams. Recent tests by the U.S. Department of Agriculture have found that the cholesterol content in an egg is about 180 milligrams. It is clear that if you eat two eggs, the cholesterol intake exceeds the recommended amount. This is why people often say "eating too many eggs is not good" and may be the origin of the saying "eat one egg a day."

However, is it necessary for everyone to eat only one egg a day? This is completely unnecessary. In fact, the benefits of eggs are the main factor. The high-quality protein and various micronutrients it contains do not have the problem of "not being absorbed if you eat too much." Especially for those with normal blood lipids, cholesterol, and other indicators, eating more eggs is not a problem.

Boiled egg

In conclusion, eating one egg a day is "appropriate," but this "appropriateness" is not because "you can't absorb more if you eat too much," but because it makes the diet more nutritionally balanced.

In addition, for interested netizens, here is some more information about eggs of different colors. It was often said in the past that brown eggs are free-range eggs and have higher nutritional value. In reality, brown eggs are not nutritionally superior to white eggs; in some aspects, white eggs might even be slightly higher. For example, the protein content in white eggs is about 0.75% higher than in brown eggs, and white eggs also have slightly higher levels of vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2. Therefore, when eating eggs, there is no need to overemphasize the color of the egg.