Eggs may seem ordinary,
But they are actually very nutritious~
Those who eat a sufficient amount of eggs per week
Have a lower risk of diabetes and hypertension
Unfortunately, many people eat them incorrectly
Eggshells, eggshell membranes, yolks
What other wonderful uses are there?
Come along with Xiao Quan to find out~
This article is reviewed by
Shi Wenli
China Rehabilitation Research Center
Beijing Boai Hospital
Deputy Chief Nutritionists
Du Hongbo
Beijing Dongzhimen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Director of Gastroenterology Department
Infection Department Director
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Eating enough eggs reduces the risk of two chronic diseases
Eggs are simple and convenient to obtain, rich in high-quality proteins, lecithin, various vitamins, and minerals.
In 2023, a research team from Boston University in the United States published a study in the journal “Nutrients,” which showed that consuming ≥5 eggs per week reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension by 28% and 32%, respectively.
If dietary fiber, fish, and whole grains are increased at the same time, the risk of type 2 diabetes can be reduced by 26% to 29%; ensuring the intake of dairy products, fruits, and vegetables can reduce the incidence of hypertension by 25% to 41%.
How should eggs be eaten?
1. How much to eat?
The “Chinese Dietary Guidelines (2022)” recommend that the general adult population can consume 300-350 grams of eggs per week, and it is reasonable for healthy individuals to eat one whole egg per day.
2. How to eat?
Boiled eggs have a light taste, do not require additional oil or salt, retain comprehensive nutrition, are easy to digest and absorb, and are both delicious and healthy. Egg soup, steamed egg custard, and poached eggs are also good ways to eat eggs.
3. When to eat?
Breakfast is the “best time” to eat eggs. On the one hand, after a night’s sleep, the body needs to replenish nutrients, and eggs can quickly replenish the consumed nutrients. On the other hand, eating eggs in the morning results in lower calorie intake throughout the day, which is beneficial for weight control.
4. Who should control egg intake?
Those with high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular diseases, and high-risk populations should pay attention to limiting cholesterol intake and may eat an egg every other day.
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Eggshells: Nourish the stomach, relieve coughing
Eggshells
Effects:
Adsorb bile, neutralize stomach acid, help alleviate heartburn and acid reflux.
Specific method:
1. Clean the eggshells;
2. Fry the eggshells in a pan until slightly yellow;
3. Grind the fried eggshells;
4. Take 1-2 grams of ground eggshells, mix with warm water and consume.
Precautions:
1. For emergency use when there is excess stomach acid, long-term use is not recommended.
2. Use with caution in individuals with hypercalcemia.
Phoenix Cloth
Effects:
Phoenix cloth is the inner membrane of eggshells, with the ability to nourish Yin and clear the lungs.
Relieve persistent cough in children:
Using phoenix cloth together with honey ephedra and honey lithospermum can help treat persistent cough in children.
Note:
When children cough, whether phoenix cloth can be used to help relieve the cough and the specific dosage of each medication should follow medical advice.
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Egg Yolk: Aids sleep in summer
Egg Yolk
Effects:
Replenishes and nourishes, communicates between the heart and kidneys.
Typical symptoms of insomnia due to the lack of communication between the heart and kidneys:
Difficulty falling asleep, accompanied by night sweats, hot flashes, and restlessness.
Huanglian Asini Egg Yolk Soup
Effects:
Helps relieve restlessness and insomnia due to the lack of communication between the heart and kidneys.
Preparation method:
Take 3 grams of Huanglian, 6 grams of asini, boil in water, and add egg yolk after the asini is dissolved.
Laosugao Egg Soup
Effects:
Nourishes the spleen and stomach, supplements deficiency, helps sleep.
Preparation method:
Mix water with Laosugao, boil it, add the egg, stir well before consuming.
Note:
Not suitable for individuals allergic to alcohol.
Health tips
1. Consuming ≥5 eggs per week reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension by 28% and 32%, respectively.
2. Boiled eggs are delicious and healthy, recommended for consumption at breakfast.
3. After processing, eggshells can neutralize stomach acid, helping to alleviate heartburn and acid reflux.
4. Using phoenix cloth with honey ephedra and honey lithospermum can help treat persistent cough in children.
5. Huanglian Asini Egg Yolk Soup and Laosugao Egg Soup can help alleviate insomnia caused by lack of communication between the heart and kidneys.
Source: CCTV Life Circle
