With the improvement of quality of life, hypertension has become the most common chronic disease nowadays, and the incidence of this chronic disease is relatively high. In addition, it may also be a factor in various diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
According to the data released in the “China Cardiovascular Disease Report” in 2016, it can be seen that in 2014, about 25% of the population in China suffered from hypertension, which means one out of four people has hypertension, and the annual data statistics show a gradually increasing trend, becoming younger year by year.
Therefore, most people have started paying attention to dietary control, but some say that hypertensive patients cannot eat eggs. Is that true? Let’s find out.
Is it suitable for hypertensive patients to eat eggs?
For those who say that hypertensive patients cannot eat eggs, they actually have a misunderstanding. They believe that the cholesterol in egg yolks may increase the risk of raising blood pressure. Egg yolks do contain high cholesterol, with as much as 1510 mg per one hundred egg yolks. However, besides cholesterol, egg yolks also contain lecithin, known as the “vascular cleaner,” which plays a crucial role in improving the damage caused by cholesterol and fats to blood vessels.
It also reduces the level of “bad” cholesterol in the body and increases the level of “good” cholesterol. Moreover, it also helps in stabilizing blood pressure to a certain extent, especially the lecithin-rich egg yolks of poultry, which have the highest content of lecithin among all foods, benefiting our overall health. Therefore, hypertensive patients can actually eat eggs, which not only help stabilize cholesterol levels in the blood but also improve the body’s metabolism.
Benefits of eating eggs
Protein is an essential nutrient required by our bodies daily and is a vital component, so consuming a moderate amount of eggs every day to supplement protein is very beneficial to our health.
The protein in eggs is rich in high-quality protein, with a relatively higher rate of digestion and absorption, as well as being rich in essential minerals and fatty acids required by the body. Therefore, both the egg white and yolk of eggs have their benefits, and consuming them in moderation is beneficial to one’s health.
How many eggs should you eat per day? According to the “Chinese Residents’ Dietary Guidelines,” in addition to other foods such as dairy, meat, fish, and soy products consumed normally, the standard recommendation is not to exceed eating seven eggs per week.
It is recommended not to eat raw eggs, as the bacteria in eggs have not undergone high-temperature treatment, which may lead to symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea after consumption.
