Eggs can be said to be a common food in our daily lives, and we eat them almost every day. In terms of their range of consumption, they are very extensive, as they can be prepared using almost all cooking methods, which shows the level of acceptance and love people have for them. Eggs are rich in nutrients and are completely a healthy food. However, some precautions should be taken when eating them 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 is equivalent to 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
When babies are four months old, they can start eating supplementary foods. Doctors will tell parents that the first choice for their child's supplementary food is the egg yolk. This is because the trace elements in the 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 just children, adults also need rich nutrients, so eating eggs regularly to supplement nutrition is very simple and effective.
3. Fat
When many people mention fat, they think of gaining weight. 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, when eggs are boiled for a long time, their nutritional components will be destroyed, let alone eggs whose shells have been broken. The mixture of tea and eggs will neutralize some of the nutritional components of the eggs. Moreover, many tea eggs are not cooked and eaten on the same day. After being cooked overnight and repeatedly, it's conceivable how much nutrition such eggs can still have.
2. Eating raw eggs is not advisable
If tea eggs are boiled for a long time and a large amount of nutrients are lost, then does eating raw eggs achieve the perfect goal of retaining nutrients? This idea is very wrong. Raw eggs contain a large number of E. coli, which can cause diarrhea.
In addition, the avidin in them will affect the absorption of nutrients in food, leading to indigestion and listlessness. And trypsin inhibitor 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 be eaten.
3. Soy milk and eggs are not a good combination
It is normal to drink soy milk in the morning, and eating eggs is 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 the egg white, it not only fails to achieve the expected effect but also causes nutrient loss.
4. Drinking strong tea after eating eggs is not appropriate
Tea drinking is a habit for many people, but after eating eggs, please don't 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 can't eat too many
The nutritional value 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 eggs have high nutritional value that eating too much will lead to excessive nutrition, especially protein accumulation, which will produce toxic substances in the intestines and increase the burden on the kidneys. Of course, obesity is inevitable.
Therefore, the editor here reminds everyone that although eggs are good, you can't 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 relatively more cholesterol, patients with high blood lipids should try to control their intake of eggs to prevent aggravating the condition.
2. Patients with incomplete renal function
Patients with incomplete renal function have weaker metabolic ability than normal people and need to control their protein intake. It is not that they cannot eat eggs, but they must eat less. It is not that they cannot eat eggs, but they must eat less.
3. People allergic to protein
Some people belong to the allergic constitution. If they consume a large amount of protein, it will cause allergies, leading to general itching, and even abdominal pain and diarrhea. Such people had better go to the hospital to check for allergens first. If it is determined 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, attention should also be paid to eating eggs. Some cooking methods or combinations not only fail to fully exert the effects of eggs but also lead to nutrient loss and physical discomfort. In addition, some people are not suitable for eating eggs, so it must be taken seriously.