Aunt Li is a typical housewife, 62 years old, who usually does housework and neglects to take care of herself.
Last year, she found out that she had high blood lipids and some slight heart problems during a physical examination.
At that time, I advised her to adjust her diet, especially to eat a good and healthy breakfast.
I told her that breakfast should not only be filling, but also quality, and eggs were a good choice.
Hearing this, some people will say that some people say that eggs are good, some people say that eggs are not good, and we will not eat them whole;
Yes, now that the online world is so developed, we are easily misled by some one-sided news;
So let's talk about the magic of a small egg today, is it good or bad? Let's take a look.
1. Is it good or bad to eat eggs?
There has been controversy in the scientific community.
On the one hand, the high cholesterol contained in eggs may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
According to the latest research, eating eggs every day may increase the risk of cancer.
According to one observational study, an additional 300 mg of cholesterol per day, which is roughly equivalent to the 186 mg of cholesterol contained in eating an additional egg, may increase the risk of early death.
However, such observational studies do not establish a clear causal relationship between egg intake and cancer risk.
In addition, the study focused on the U.S. population, whose lifestyle, environmental factors, and eating habits differed significantly from the Chinese population;
This means that the results of this study may not be fully applicable to the Chinese population.
Therefore, it is very important to consider the individual's overall eating habits and lifestyle when making decisions about egg intake and health risks.
For those who are worried about cholesterol, the monounsaturated fatty acids in egg yolk are good for the heart;
As long as you are not a high-cholesterol patient, one pill a day is no problem.
Although eggs have many benefits, they should also be individualized. Like Aunt Li, one per day is just right.
Second, what are the benefits of eggs?
1. Source of high-quality protein
It contains all the essential amino acids and is an indispensable nutrient that our body cannot synthesize on its own.
Each egg has about 6 grams of protein, which is great for maintaining our muscles and skin.
2. Comprehensive and balanced nutrition
Vitamins A, D, E and various B vitamins contained in eggs;
There are also minerals such as iron, zinc, and selenium, which are good helpers for our body's functions.
These are all important elements to maintain the radiance of our skin and strengthen immunity.
3. Enhance satiety and control weight
Aunt Li said that after eating eggs in the morning, she felt that she was not hungry all morning, and she would not overeat at lunch.
This is because eggs help us stay full for a longer period of time, which is great for weight control.
4. Improve memory
Especially for people of our age, supplementing with lecithin and choline;
It is especially important for brain health, as it allows us to have a better memory and work more efficiently.
Third, the following kinds of eggs should be paid attention to?
Cracked Eggs:
In the process of transportation, storage, transportation and packaging, due to vibration, extrusion and other reasons;
It will cause cracks and cracks in some eggs, which are easy to be invaded by bacteria. If it is left for a long time, it should not be consumed.
Rotten eggs:
Due to the invasion of bacteria into the eggs, they multiply in large quantities, resulting in spoilage, the eggshell is jet-gray, and the mixture inside the egg is gray-green or dull yellow with a foul odor.
This type of egg should not be eaten, otherwise it can cause bacterial food poisoning.
Loose yolk eggs:
Severe vibrations during transport caused the yolk membrane to rupture, causing the yolk to fall apart.
Another possibility is that the eggs have been stored for too long, and bacteria or mold enter the eggs through tiny pores in the shell;
The protein structure is destroyed, causing the yolk to be scattered and the egg liquid to become thin and cloudy.
Stillborn eggs:
Contamination of eggs by bacteria or parasites during incubation;
Eggs that cause the embryo to stop developing due to poor temperature, humidity conditions and other reasons are called stillborn eggs.
The nutrients contained in this egg have changed, such as the longer it has died, and the protein has been broken down to produce a variety of toxic substances.
Moldy eggs:
Some eggs are exposed to rain or moisture, which will wash off the protective film on the surface of the eggshell;
It makes bacteria invade the egg and become moldy and deteriorate, resulting in black spots on the eggshell and mold, and this kind of egg is not suitable for purchase and consumption.