"Stop eating eggs, this thing can cause heart disease and cancer." Recently, I heard that the community physical examination gave eggs, Aunt Zhang excitedly took the bag and went out, and when she went downstairs, she ran into her neighbor Aunt Li. The two of them exchanged greet

"Stop eating eggs, this thing can cause heart disease and cancer."

Recently, I heard that the community physical examination gave eggs, so Aunt Zhang happily took the bag and went out, and when she went downstairs, she ran into her neighbor Aunt Li. The two of them exchanged greetings for a while. Aunt Li learned that Aunt Zhang was going to get the eggs and hurriedly advised her not to eat them because she heard online that eggs would increase the risk of heart disease and cancer.

"Aren't eggs quite nutritious? Recently, the supermarket has increased to 7 yuan per pound." Aunt Zhang was very confused.

"Well, haven't the experts said that cholesterol in eggs is not a good thing." Aunt Li explained.

"I don't understand very much, but I have eaten eggs for a lifetime, so I'm still fine!" Aunt Zhang felt that this statement was still a bit unreliable, so she left in a hurry, worried that she would finish the eggs if she went too late.

1. Is eggs a good nutritional product?

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that protein has clear qi and slightly cold nature; yolk has muddy qi and warm nature. Egg can clear heat and detoxify, moisten the lungs and improve throats, and replenish qi.

From the perspective of Western medicine, eggs are rich in nutrients, including protein , fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. The benefits different nutrients can bring to the body are also different. Let's take a look one by one.

, protein

The protein components in the egg are closer to the human body. After ingestion, people can quickly be absorbed and utilized by the body, which can help the body replenish nutrition well.

, fatty acids

The fat in eggs is almost all found in the egg yolk, including saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids , and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These substances are also necessary for the human body.

, vitamin

egg yolk is rich in a variety of vitamins, including vitamin A, C, D, E, niacin and so on. Among them, vitamin A plays an important role in maintaining vision. vitamin E can help the human body fight free radical and delay aging. niacin is one of the indispensable nutrients in the human body.

, mineral

The most mineral component in the egg is phosphorus element, and it also contains elements such as sulfur, potassium, sodium, and chlorine. These trace elements are important components that constitute various enzymes, hormones, vitamins and other substances in the body, which can help maintain the body's normal metabolism and life activities.

The nutrients in eggs are so high? Then why have there been rumors in recent years that eggs are carcinogens? What's going on?

2. Is eggs carcinogen?

Zhejiang University's research team published a study in PLOS Medicine, which pointed out that an additional daily intake of 300mg of cholesterol (about 186g of cholesterol in one egg) can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease death by 16% and 24% cancer death risk.

research has caused countless people to panic. Can't eggs be eaten?

of course not. This study is only an observational study, and it is impossible to conclude that there is a causal relationship between eggs and cancer and cardiovascular diseases. It can only serve as a reference.
So, is eggs really cancerous?

Egg consumption data released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that my country is the country with the most egg consumption in the world. eats at least 400 billion eggs per year. In 2020, the per capita egg consumption of Chinese people reached 300 . Don’t think that the data looks huge, but on average, but it’s very small. Based on the current population of 1.4 billion in China, the average daily intake of each person is not enough for one egg.

The recommended amount in Chinese dietary guidelines is about one egg per day, so there is no need to worry that eating eggs will increase the risk of cancer.

Deputy Director of the Nutrition Department of the Outpatient Department of the Rocket Force Special Medical Center Nutritionist Guanyang said that eggs themselves are not cancerous.On the contrary, after entering the body, the selenium element contained in eggs can increase the immune cell activity, rapidly engulf the cells that have gene mutations, thereby reducing the risk of cancer in the human body.

The common egg foods in life are far more than one type of egg. What are the differences in nutrition between different eggs? How should we choose?

3. Eggs, quail eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs, which egg is more nutritious

. Eggs

As mentioned above, the protein components contained in eggs are suitable for the needs of the human body. After entering the body, most of them can be absorbed by the human body, which helps the human body to supplement nutrition.

, quail eggs

quail eggs have higher nutritional value than eggs. It is worth reminding that the daily intake of eggs recommended by the Chinese dietary guide is 40-50g, which is 4-5 if it is replaced with quail eggs. Because the cholesterol content of quail eggs is more than twice that of eggs, for people with high cholesterol, it is best not to eat so much.

, goose egg

goose egg is warm in nature. For people with body cold , they can eat it appropriately in daily life, which can play a certain relief effect.

, duck eggs

duck eggs are cool foods, which are rich in vitamin B2, protein, minerals and other elements, which can help prevent anemia and promote bone development.

Egg foods are an indispensable part of our lives. Eating them properly in daily life is beneficial to health. Don’t believe rumors and put them on the "blacklist". #绿子子子子子子子子子#

Reference:

[1] "What is the difference between eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs, and quail eggs? Finally I understand…》. Zhejiang Yaowen.2018-03-29

[2] "Who said that you should throw egg yolks when you eat eggs? Beware of missing most of the nutrition”.Beijing Youth Network 2022-05-19

[3] " Zhejiang University Zhang Yu/Jiao Jingjing team provides the latest evidence: Eating one more egg every day will greatly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer death. China Biotechnology Network 2021-02-10

[4] Zheng Yan, Xu Qingcui, Fan Lixia, Dong Yanjie, Zhao Shancang, Li Dapeng . Research progress in the evaluation of egg nutrition quality [J]. China Food and Nutrition, 2022, 28(01):45-50.

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