Five Myths About Eggs

Eggs are easy to prepare and they are present in our current nutrition. They deserve all the attention for your diet. Did you know that not all eggs are the alike; they are grouped by grades. Eggs are numbered depending on the method of growth of the hen that produces them. 0 - biological growth, 1 – growth in open air, 2 - up from the ground, 3 - growth in battery. Avoid buying eggs in beautiful baskets, colorful packaging, because they usually come from batteries. Opt for organic or at least open air growth.

Hard-boiled eggs maintain satiety

True, hard-boiled eggs are excellent allies for your figure. Eggs contain proteins that maintain satiety. An egg remains two hours in the stomach, while soft remains for only 20 minutes. The sensation of satiety stays for quite long.

Eggs are the cause of allergy

True. Allergy to eggs is due to lactalbumin (a protein of egg whites), but it can also be caused by yolk. The yolk is not recommended for babies less than 8 months and egg whites before 1 year.

Eggs are rich in vitamins

True - eggs contain vitamins A, D, E, K (the yolk) and B (including the whites and B2). Yolk is one of the richest foods in choline, a vitamin essential for healthy cell membranes. Yolk also contains two powerful antioxidants - lutein and zeaxanthin.

Eggs increase blood cholesterol

True and false. Egg yolks, rich in cholesterol and low in saturated fat does not increase blood cholesterol levels. However, patients who suffer from high cholesterol are advised not to consume more than 4 eggs per week (including those in food preparations).

There are also a lot of versions of the egg diet. The most popular one doesn’t mean you eat only eggs but you get the majority of your protein form egg. Please consult a specialist before starting any diet or fitness program.