"What happens if you eat 5 eggs a week?" – one of my patients asked me recently. "Why exactly 5 and not 6 or 4?" I asked him in turn.
So to all this, he told me that he had recently come across a new study suggesting that eating 5 eggs a week could help lower blood sugar levels, blood pressure and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes…
Now is this true or not?
If you read this article to the end, you will definitely get the answer…
Actually, the chicken egg is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. This product has the most balanced combination of vitamins, micronutrients and nutrients the body needs. In addition, it is easily digestible, high-protein and has almost no carbohydrates. It satiates quickly and keeps you from feeling hungry for a long time.
However, there are people who are critical about eggs and believe that their consumption should be limited. The reason for their concern is the high amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in their composition, which they believe can lead to poor vascular health.
Nevertheless, studies have proven that eating eggs is not associated with increased blood cholesterol levels. What's more, eggs help reduce the risk of certain health problems, such as:
Chronic Inflammation
Eggs are a rich source of bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids and choline, which have been shown to have beneficial effects on inflammation, oxidation and lipid metabolism. Reducing inflammation has tremendous health benefits, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and increasing the body's ability to break down fat.
Metabolic Disorders
The consumption of eggs is among the best ways to increase "good" high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. Increasing your intake of cholesterol from eggs can help decrease the risk of the metabolic syndrome, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
Weak Immune System
If you are one of those people who constantly catch colds, viral infections and other illnesses, eating eggs can help you. You should definitely add 1-2 eggs to your daily diet. Why? Because one egg contains almost a quarter of the recommended daily allowance of selenium, a nutrient that strengthens the immune system and regulates thyroid hormone production.
Cognitive Issues
Egg yolk contains one of the main useful substances necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system – lecithin.
Through metabolic processes, lecithin is converted into choline – which, in turn, is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses. In fact, the nutrient contained in eggs activates and accelerates cognitive function, as well as promotes the formation and preservation of memory.
According to a shocking U.S. study, more than 90 percent of Americans consume less than the recommended daily allowance of choline.
Cardiovascular Disease
According to researchers, those who eat an egg every day, preferably for breakfast and cooked healthy, boiled or poached, have an 18% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 28% lower risk of suffering a fatal stroke compared to people who do not eat this food every day.
High Blood Sugar
The rich protein content of eggs can be helpful if you suffer from diabetes. It has been proven that protein prevents the absorption of glucose. In addition to vitamins and minerals, eggs are an excellent source of nutrients that help produce insulin and reduce the risk of disease.
Stress and Anxiety
If you eat a boiled egg every morning, it will improve your well-being and mood. The fact is that eggs contain tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes the formation of serotonin, a hormone that improves brain function and eliminates anxiety.
In addition to tryptophan, eggs contain vitamin D, which affects mood, memory, attention, performance and overall body tone.
Macular degeneration and cataracts
Just like carrots, eggs can help keep your eyes healthy! Thanks to their generous content of carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, substances that are easily absorbed by the body, they help prevent macular degeneration. At the same time, thanks to these powerful antioxidants, eating one egg a day reduces the risk of cataracts and other common eye problems.
As you can see, the benefits of eggs are undeniable.
This is exactly what the study mentioned by my patient suggests. But one question remains unanswered.
Do we really have to eat 5 eggs a week to enjoy the benefits?
A healthy person can eat up to 2 or 3 eggs a day. Theoretically, you can eat 10 or more eggs a week. But it is better to eat no more than 5 or 6.
So, yes, the number of 5 eggs a week is totally justified. It is not too much and not too little. If eggs are eaten too often and for too long, kidney, liver or pancreas function can be impaired, especially in people with diseases of these organs.