Is it good or bad for the body to insist on eating 1 egg every day? Will it raise cholesterol? Here comes the truth
There is such a saying about eating eggs, "Eating too many eggs will cause cholesterol to rise", which makes people afraid to eat more eggs.
In fact, this statement mainly comes from a rabbit experiment in Russia. Pathologist Nikolai Anichko once fed rabbits a lot of cholesterol, and later found that the rabbits had atherosclerotic damage, and atherosclerotic damage Also associated with heart disease.
Later, the American Dietary Guidelines pointed out that it is recommended to control cholesterol below 300mg per day, and it is generally not recommended to exceed the amount of one egg. However, some researchers later found that this statement is not suitable for human beings. Even if the cholesterol equivalent to 15 eggs is consumed, the total cholesterol level of the human body is not greatly affected.
1. An egg a day may reduce the risk of death
Many people like to eat eggs. As a cheap and highly nutritious ingredient, it appears frequently on the table. It is said that an egg a day can also reduce the risk of death.
A study published in the "Heart", through the follow-up study of 500,000 people for eight or nine years, found that eating an egg a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Eggs contain high-quality protein, lecithin, egg yolk, etc., which are not only easy for the human body to absorb and digest, but also promote brain development.
Some people worry that eating too many eggs will lead to higher cholesterol levels in the body, but in fact, only 10%-20% of the cholesterol in the human body comes from food. Although eggs are high in cholesterol, they are low in saturated fat. Eating eggs has little effect on blood cholesterol.
2. Eggs are good, but these two kinds of eggs are recommended to eat less
Eggs are called whole nutritious foods. Not only are they relatively cheap, but they are also available in various ways. They can meet the dietary needs of different people. However, we should pay attention to the following two types of eggs.
- Tea eggs
Tea and eggs are very common, but when the two are combined to make tea eggs, the tannic acid in the tea may react with the protein in the eggs to produce tannic acid protein, which affects the peristalsis of the intestines and causes feces to be excreted. Influence.
- Soft-hearted egg
Soft-hearted eggs are a favorite way of eating eggs, but most of the soft-hearted eggs are undercooked, and there may be Salmonella residues. Once eaten, it is likely to cause some abnormal symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
To say that eggs are the most nutritious and healthy, it is still recommended to boil eggs. This method is not only oil-free, maximizing nutritional retention, but also very simple. However, it should be noted that the cooking time of eggs should not be too long, to avoid the yolk turning green after a long time, which is not good. absorbed by the body.
3. Eggs are "spotted", so you must not eat them?
Many people have seen eggs with spots, and some people even think that eating such eggs will cause poisoning, death, etc., so whether eggs with spots can be eaten?
In fact, egg spots are caused by abnormal eggshells, which may be related to factors such as decreased estrogen secretion of hens, uncleaned eggs, storage environment, etc. It has nothing to do with salmonella infection, so there is no need to worry about poisoning.
It is usually necessary to store eggs correctly. It is recommended to store them in the refrigerator at a low temperature, and place the eggs with their heads up to ensure the quality and storage period of the eggs.
Studies have found that eating an egg a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. In fact, if you eat too many eggs, you don’t need to worry about your cholesterol height. However, it is recommended to eat boiled eggs as much as possible, and eat less eggs such as tea eggs and soft-hearted eggs. It is recommended to store them at low temperature. eggs to ensure the quality of the eggs.
References:
[1] Can you only eat 1 egg a day? Can't eat eggs on an empty stomach? 10 truths about eggs, told once. Tencent Medical Code. 2020-08-24
[2] Eggs are "full nutritional food", but these 3 kinds of eggs advise you to eat less! If you lose nutrition, you may also hurt your body.... People's Daily Online. 2021-12-05
[3] Scary! Eating such an egg could lead to poisoning? even fatal? Tell your family quickly. Popular Science China. 2019-12-05
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