Eggs are nutritious and rich, an indispensable food on the dining table of the common people, but incorrect consumption can also cause their nutrients to be lost in vain.
"Almost all fatty acids in eggs are found in the yolk, and most vitamins such as vitamin B2 are also found in the yolk. Therefore, protecting the nutrients in eggs mainly involves protecting the various components in the yolk." Yang Zhene, a director of the Yunnan Nutrition Association, explains that eggs are best eaten steamed or boiled. Steamed egg custard, poached eggs, boiled eggs in their shells, and scrambled eggs are all good ways to eat them, while fried eggs result in some loss of nutrients. In addition, it is best to eat eggs with staple foods such as steamed buns or bread, which can retain the protein in the eggs and allow it to be absorbed by the body to the greatest extent.
As people's ways of eating eggs become more and more varied, Yang Zhene says that drinking raw eggs or eggs mixed with boiling water is not good for human health. This is because avidin in eggs is harmful to the human body, and these methods of eating do not destroy avidin. Moreover, it is not reasonable for some people to eat only the egg white or the yolk.
Regarding how people of different ages should eat eggs, Yang Zhene says that infants from 0 to 1 years old are suitable for eating steamed egg custard or egg drop soup. These two methods can break down the protein, making it very easy for children to digest and absorb. After one or two years old, they can eat boiled eggs, and after two years old, they can eat scrambled eggs. The elderly should try to eat fewer fried eggs. When making steamed egg custard or scrambled eggs, you can also add chives, green chilies, dried shrimps, etc. to the beaten eggs according to personal taste.
If you eat boiled eggs, it is best to cook them slightly, that is, cook them for another five or six minutes after the water boils. At this time, the yolk of the egg is just set, and eating eggs in this state, the human body's absorption rate of protein is the highest. If the eggs are cooked for too long, the nutrients in the yolk are difficult for the body to absorb. When eating boiled eggs, you should chew slowly, otherwise it will affect absorption and digestion.