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In a modern society full of various health concepts and lifestyles, 60-year-old Aunt Wang of Baotou has become a veritable health expert in the community.
For Aunt Wang, health has long been more than just a goal, it's a part of her daily life. Every day, she is working hard for her health, not only for herself, but also for the ability to enjoy every beauty in life.
When she was young, Aunt Wang was very health-conscious. But at that time, she relied more on her own experience and traditional health regimen methods to maintain her health. It wasn't until 2019 that by chance, Aunt Wang heard about a health lecture on a balanced diet.
The experts in the lecture talked about how to improve personal physique and prevent diseases through scientific dietary matching. This is undoubtedly a completely new field for Aunt Wang. She began to realize that although she had been paying attention to her wellness for many years, she still had a lot to learn and master when it came to meal pairing.
Therefore, Aunt Wang decided to spend money to sign up for a professional dietary health training course. In the training class, she not only learned the basic concept of eating a balanced diet, but more importantly, she learned how to choose the ingredients and cooking methods that suit her body condition and needs.
Through the training, Aunt Wang deeply realized the importance of protein to human health, especially for people like her, the right amount of high-quality protein is the key to maintaining body function.
As an integral part of the daily diet, eggs are prized for their high-quality protein content, rich nutrient content, and convenient consumption. The protein contained in eggs is an excellent source of nine essential amino acids, and its protein bioavailability is very high, meaning that these proteins can be absorbed and utilized efficiently by the body.
Egg protein is mainly concentrated in egg whites and yolks, in which the quality and quantity of protein are dominant. A medium-sized egg contains about 6 to 7 grams of protein. These proteins are not only essential for building muscle mass and maintaining healthy bones and tissues, but they are also involved in the body's metabolic processes and immune responses, helping to improve the body's resistance to disease.
Secondly, protein supplementation is particularly critical for human health. For children and adolescents, protein is an essential nutrient that supports their normal growth and development. Adults need protein to repair cells, make new ones, and promote normal physiological functions. Especially for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, increasing protein intake can help build muscle strength and endurance and speed up the recovery process.
In addition, the calculation of protein intake is also an important aspect. In general, adults need 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day to meet basic physiological needs. However, this demand will vary depending on the individual's specific situation. Increasing your protein intake not only improves satiety and avoids excessive intake of other types of energy, but is also beneficial for weight control and metabolic rate.
Since then, Aunt Wang has started the habit of eating an egg every day. She cooks eggs in the simplest way of boiling eggs for breakfast every day, and sometimes she tries to make some egg foods such as scrambled eggs with tomatoes, steamed custard, etc. She found that in this way, she was able to not only ensure her daily protein intake, but also make her diet more varied and interesting.
However, her way of eating was questioned by her family, who felt that the cholesterol in eggs was not something that Aunt Wang could digest at such an age, so they tried every means to prevent her from eating it. But she thinks that everyone doesn't understand the true meaning of health preservation.
Soon a year passed, and it was the day when Aunt Wang agreed on a physical examination. After some tossing, the examination report came out, and the doctor exclaimed: one egg a day is worth trying.
1. Rich in nutritional value
Eggs are one of the few foods in nature that contain almost all the nutrients that the human body needs. One medium egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and 5 grams of healthy fat, in addition to being rich in 12 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
These nutrients are essential for maintaining the proper functioning of various physiological functions in the body. For example, protein is a key component in building and repairing body tissues, while vitamin D and calcium are important elements for maintaining healthy bones. Therefore, consuming one egg a day can help meet daily nutritional needs and maintain a good physical condition.
2. Beneficial to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health
Although eggs were once controversial for their high cholesterol content, recent studies have found that the cholesterol in eggs has little effect on blood cholesterol levels in most people. Conversely, eggs are rich in nutrients such as unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin B12, folic acid, and cobalt, which can actually help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
For example, folic acid and vitamin B12 help reduce blood levels of homocysteine, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In addition, the lecithin in egg yolk can help regulate blood lipid levels and have a positive effect on maintaining cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.
3. Promotes brain health
Eggs are a great source of high-quality choline, an essential nutrient for the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is essential for improving cognitive functions such as memory, concentration, and learning. In addition, choline is involved in a variety of brain and nervous system activities such as regulating mood and muscle control.
For infants and children, moderate intake of choline is especially important for the development of the brain and nervous system. Therefore, eating an egg a day not only helps adults maintain good cognitive function, but also supports healthy brain growth and development in children.
In conclusion, the positive effects of eating eggs in moderation every day on human health should not be underestimated. Not only does it provide rich nutrients to promote cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, but it also helps maintain brain function, which is beneficial for people of all ages.
Of course, the key to a healthy diet is balance and variety, so eggs should form part of your daily diet along with other nutrient-rich foods. While enjoying the health benefits of eggs, it is also important to pay attention to the appropriate intake to achieve the best health results.