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If you open the refrigerator in most homes, you will almost certainly find a pack
egg
.Apart from being a classic breakfast menu, eggs are also present in various dishes
eat
lunch, dinner, and various cakes.
But the question is, is it safe if you eat eggs every day?Considering the long debate about cholesterol and its nutritional content, it is natural that many people are still doubtful.
The following is a nutritionist’s explanation about what actually happens to the body when you consume eggs every day, reported
Real Simple
:
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Nutritional content of eggs
Eggs are known as a nutrient-dense food that is hard to beat.Eggs are not called a nutritional powerhouse without reason.Apart from protein and fat, eggs contain various micronutrients such as choline, selenium, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin D, B12, folate, biotin, B6, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
The content of choline, lutein and zeaxanthin also provides great benefits for brain and eye health.The high-quality protein in eggs helps maintain muscle mass and keeps you feeling full for longer.
While choline supports brain function, vitamin D helps with immunity and bone health, and antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin protect memory and nerve function.In short, the combination of nutrients in eggs contributes to heart health, metabolism, immunity, brain, bones and body cells.
The biggest controversy over eggs comes from their fat and cholesterol content.One large egg contains about five grams of fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat, as well as 200 milligrams of cholesterol.
However, recent research shows that dietary cholesterol does not automatically increase blood cholesterol as previously believed.For most people, saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol, plays a greater role in increasing LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has also updated its outlook.The previously recommended limit of 300 mg of cholesterol per day is no longer a strict guideline.Although it still recommends consumption as low as possible, the AHA emphasizes that food cholesterol is not completely proportional to blood cholesterol.
The body still needs cholesterol to form hormones and help the digestive process.The message is clear, this does not mean you are free to eat as much as possible, but egg consumption remains safe as long as it is done in moderation.
So, what happens if you eat eggs every day?
Nutrition experts agree that for most healthy adults, eating eggs every day is still relatively safe.One egg a day does not significantly raise cholesterol.
Some studies even show that consuming eggs in moderate amounts can support muscle health and keep you full longer.
Recent research even found that consuming two eggs per day, when combined with a diet low in saturated fat, can reduce LDL levels.However, people at risk of heart disease should consult a doctor before increasing their daily serving of eggs.
Replacing some or all of the whole eggs with egg whites is also a solution for those who want to reduce their intake of saturated fat.
Apart from that, you can still get various benefits from eggs from the complete nutrition in them, ranging from better metabolism, bone and brain health, to more optimal immune function.
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