Although the egg has been considered as a excellent food And unmatched, there are different myths about its consumption. While some claim that frequent consumption of this product may be related to chronic diseases such as cholesterol and pathogens, others continue to defend their properties.
The clinical dietitian, House MalhotraHe explained that the controversy around the consumption of eggs comes mainly from theories in alternative health communities, which suggest that certain components in eggs could enhance the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses or even yeasts in the intestine.
As the expert commented, these theories are not backed by science. “Currently, there is no solid clinical evidence that demonstrates directly that the consumption of eggs feeding pathogenic organisms in the human body under normal health conditions, ”he said.
What science says
By citing an article published in the magazine ‘Nutrients’, Malhotra mentions that moderate egg intake does not negatively affect intestinal microbial diversity in healthy adults.
In fact, it emphasizes that eggs contain beneficial nutrients such as hill. However, when this is metabolized by certain intestinal bacteria, it can cause trimethylamine N-oxide, which some studies have related to cardiovascular diseases.
The dietitian remarked that the microbial balance of the intestine is even more important than egg consumption itself. Therefore, concerns about pathogens seem to be more theoretical than practices, unless the individual has a weak immune system, in which case dietary choices should be more personalized.
Egg consumption benefits
According to scientists, eggs contain all essential amino acids for the human organism. They are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B12, as well as iron, zinc, selenium and hill, an important nutrient for brain function, liver health and the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Another of the benefits of egg consumption is its low cost among the population since in most countries it is a food that does not need to be exported.
How many eggs must be consumed?
Academics from the University of Chile point out that intake depends on several factors such as the health status of the individual, their nutritional needs and personal preferences.
“In general, there is consensus that consuming one or two eggs per day would not be harmful to health. To date, it has not been shown that in healthy people cholesterol contributed by eggs has a negative impact on cardiovascular health,” said Professor Lissette Duarte.
For his part, Rodrigo Valenzuela, director of the Nutrition Department of the Faculty of Medicine, recommended eating the egg cooked in water, salads or bread in order to avoid eating fried.
At the same time, Valenzuela emphasized that the egg must be eaten completely, since eating only the clear one, for example, ‘is a deep mistake’.
Egg alternatives
If you still have doubts about the consumption of eggs, you can opt for other protein sources such as:
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Lentils and legumes.
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Chia and hemp seeds.
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Tofu.
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Quinoa
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Greek yogurt.
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Lean chicken breast.
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Salmon.
Source: RT News
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