In our daily life, eggs, as a common ingredient, carry people's expectations for nutrition and health. However, in recent years, rumors about hormone eggs have caused concern and distress to people.
Grounded rumors claim that most eggs on the market contain hormones, and long-term consumption may cause serious consequences such as endocrine disorders, liver and kidney damage, and even inducing cancer. These views have sparked widespread discussion and attention.
So, how should we scientifically look at the consumption and choice of eggs?
01 Hormone eggs are harmful, toxic and carcinogenic?
In today's society, whether eggs contain hormones and the possible health risks of hormone eggs have become one of the focus of people's attention. There are some voices claiming that most of the eggs on the market are produced through hormones, and long-term consumption may cause serious harm to the human body, and even cause serious consequences such as cancer. These views have caused concern and panic among consumers.
However, from a scientific point of view, the actual impact of hormone residues in eggs on human health is not very clear. According to the World Health Organization and China's Food Safety Law, adding hormones to feed to promote poultry growth is strictly prohibited. Therefore, theoretically, eggs sold on the market should be hormone-free.
The truth about hormone eggs is that while there may be individual irregularities that lead to hormone-containing eggs entering the market, this practice is not usually adopted by legitimate channels and reputable brands. Consumers can reduce the possible risks of consuming hormone eggs by choosing formal channels to buy eggs and improving their scientific literacy to avoid being influenced by rumors and misinformation.
Therefore, although the source and quality of eggs need to be paid attention to, there is currently not enough scientific evidence that eggs on the market generally contain hormones, and there is no sufficient evidence to prove that consuming hormone eggs can directly lead to serious consequences such as cancer. Therefore, consumers do not need to panic excessively when consuming eggs, but they should still be vigilant and choose safe and reliable products.
02 Reminder: Try to eat less or no 4 kinds of eggs
Cracked eggs: Cracked eggs are susceptible to bacterial invasion and may affect health. Therefore, when purchasing, you should carefully check whether the eggs are intact and avoid choosing cracked eggs.
Soft-boiled eggs: Soft-boiled eggs may not completely kill harmful microorganisms due to insufficient temperature control, which may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms after consumption. Especially for people with weak immunity, special attention is required.
Omelette: The preparation of fried eggs can cause problems with high temperature and fat, which can cause a burden on the liver and kidneys, and carcinogens may be formed during high-temperature cooking. It is advisable to control the frequency and number of fried eggs, choose healthy fats and proper cooking methods.
Hairy eggs: Also known as stillborn eggs, they can be a problem with microbial growth, may pose health risks when consumed, and are not nutritious enough to meet the body's needs. Therefore, you should try to avoid eating hairy eggs and choose other healthy egg products.
Choosing healthy and safe ingredients is crucial in your diet. When it comes to eggs, a common ingredient, we need to be vigilant to avoid potential risks.
In addition to hormone eggs, cracked eggs, soft-boiled eggs, fried eggs, and hairy eggs also need our attention to eat as little or no as possible. Through reasonable dietary choices and diversified nutrient intake, we can better protect our health.