Eggs have many advantages. The best way is to eat cooked eggs. Eating a boiled egg every morning is the most nutritious. How many eggs do you eat every day? What are the benefits of eating eggs every day?
How many eggs a day
It's best to eat an egg every day. Nutrition experts said that the amount of eggs eaten by different groups is also different. Children, pregnant women, nursing mothers and people who exercise a lot can eat 1-2 eggs a day; Normal adults and the elderly can eat one egg a day; For those with dyslipidemia or obesity, it is recommended to eat 2-4 eggs a week.
Boiled eggs are the best way to eat, but they should not be overcooked. Experts especially suggest that women who eat too many eggs have an increased risk of breast cancer, high cholesterol, stroke, atherosclerosis and brain diseases. Some people think that eggs are rich in nutrition, and most of the elderly are weak and need supplementary nutrition, so they advocate eating more eggs. In fact, for anyone, the more eggs, the better. If you eat too many eggs, not only the nutrition can not be fully absorbed and utilized, but also indigestion, loss of appetite, constipation and other phenomena can be caused. If you eat too many eggs, the protein is not completely decomposed in the human body, which will produce harmful substances such as amines and phenols, which will endanger your health. Moreover, egg yolk contains a large amount of cholesterol, which can induce atherosclerosis if eaten too much for a long time.
According to the human body's demand for protein, 1-2 eggs a day is enough. After testing a group of long-term egg eaters, scientists proved that eating two eggs a day had no adverse effect on the average value of serum cholesterol. Therefore, the elderly should eat no more than 2 eggs a day. Infants are a period of rapid growth of children's physical development. The food in this period should be rich in nutrients and easy to digest for the needs of growth. Especially protein, which is the basic material of all cells and tissues in the body, and participates in the generation and metabolism of plasma protein, hemoglobin, hormones, vitamins, antibodies and enzymes in the body. Compared with adults, infants and young children need more protein. If they don't eat enough, they can reduce the body's resistance, lose weight and slow development, Even anemia and edema. Egg is one of the foods rich in protein, and the source supply is sufficient. It is very convenient to feed children.
What are the benefits of eating eggs every day
Brain and intelligence: lecithin and yolk in egg yolk play a great role in the development of nervous system and body. After lecithin is digested by the human body, it can release choline, promote brain development and improve memory.
Protect the liver: the protein in eggs can repair liver tissue damage. Lecithin in egg yolk can promote the regeneration of hepatocytes and enhance the metabolic and immune functions of the body.
Prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis: American nutritionists and medical workers use eggs to prevent and treat atherosclerosis. They extract lecithin from eggs and walnuts and give cardiovascular patients 4-6 tablespoons a day. After 3 months, the patient's serum cholesterol decreased significantly.
Prevention of cancer: eggs contain more vitamin B2, selenium, zinc and other minerals, which can prevent cancer.
Anti aging: eggs contain almost all the nutrients needed by the human body. One of the life prolonging experiences of many long-lived elderly people is that they must eat an egg every day. Many health preserving medicated meals in Chinese people are inseparable from eggs. How to boil eggs with Shouwu, soak eggs with vinegar, etc.