I recently met a special patient, 64-year-old Aunt Zhang, who can't live without preserved eggs every day.
According to Aunt Zhang, she began to like to eat preserved eggs when she was young, and over time, this has become an integral part of her life.
But recently she had a comprehensive physical examination in the hospital, do you also think that Aunt Zhang will have some problems with her body, and the results surprised everyone:
Aunt Zhang's indicators are quite healthy, especially blood sugar levels;
This is really unusual for a person who eats preserved eggs almost every day.
I was very surprised, I wondered if this aunt didn't tell me the truth, did she have some tricks.
Hey, sure enough, she told me that she didn't blindly eat a lot of food, but had her own unique way of eating.
What is it exactly? Let's take a look today
First, how much do you know about the health hazards of preserved eggs?
1. The problem of lead
In the traditional production method, lead-containing materials may be used, which may result in some lead remaining in the preserved eggs.
Lead is a toxic metal that can cause damage to the nervous system if the body ingests too much, especially for the elderly and children.
If you eat it for a long time, it may cause lead poisoning, headaches, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating.
However, many places have now switched to the lead-free process to make preserved eggs, so you can pay attention to check whether there are relevant safety signs when purchasing.
2. The problem of alkaline substances
We know that during the production process of preserved eggs, due to their special fermentation environment, certain alkaline substances will be produced.
Not only can these alkaline substances destroy the nutrients of the food itself;
For example, vitamins, etc., and they also have a certain stimulating effect on our gastrointestinal tract.
Long-term consumption of large amounts may cause indigestion, and even stomach pain, diarrhea and other problems.
3. Cholesterol problems
The cholesterol content of preserved eggs is relatively high, so for those who already have cardiovascular disease, they need to be more careful.
Cholesterol intake is too high and can easily be deposited on the walls of blood vessels, accelerating the process of hardening the arteries, thereby increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Second, what are Aunt Zhang's thoughts?
1. Low-sugar and low-salt version
She said that hey, now this product is really dazzling, and she was dazzled by additives without paying attention.
I know that there are many manufacturers on the market that have launched low-sugar, low-salt preserved egg versions to take care of our health needs.
But in this process, you must keep your eyes peeled and be sure to read the ingredient list clearly.
In this way, we can enjoy traditional food while minimizing those unnecessary health risks.
2. Small snacks, big wisdom
Aunt Zhang's story is a living example.
She only eats a small piece of preserved egg every day, and this is not because she is reluctant;
It's because she understands a very important truth: "Only when it is enough can it last a long time".
Although preserved eggs are good, if you eat them with your belly open like a buffet, it will definitely cause unnecessary burden on your body.
Excessive sugar and salt can put stress on our body and may even cause some health problems.
3. Serve with food
Aunt Zhang also told me that she always doesn't forget to pair some light vegetables when she eats preserved eggs.
You might think it's just to make the table more varied, but it's not.
Light vegetables:
For example, cabbage, spinach, cucumbers, etc., they are rich in various vitamins and minerals, which are the treasures of our body.
These nutrients can not only help our body better absorb the nutrients in preserved eggs;
It can also play a role in "extinguishing fires" and neutralizing the unfavorable factors that preserved eggs may bring.
The next time you're ready to enjoy preserved eggs alone, remember to give your stomach a companion as well.
A meal is eaten like a palette, colorful, which not only delights the eyes, but also the mouth;
What's more, it makes the body happy from the inside out.
Third, to judge whether a preserved egg is safe, you can start from the following aspects:
1. Observe the appearance
Check the outer packaging of preserved eggs, there should be detailed product information.
Check whether the eggshell has cracks and black spots, generally speaking, the quality of preserved eggs without cracks and black spots on the eggshell is better.
After peeling, the quality of the preserved eggs was observed, and the high-quality preserved eggs were sticky to the shell, with good coagulation, smooth and elastic surface, pine flower texture, and translucent brown-yellow.
2. Smell the smell
After opening the preserved eggs, if there is a peculiar smell, it may be a quality problem and should be treated with caution.
3. Try the texture
High-quality preserved egg protein should taste elastic, smooth and slightly salty.