Friday, July 29, 2016

7 myths about eggs

 

The myths about eggs deserve to be debunked, in order to proceed with a view to a healthy diet. On eggs it says a lot. Some are fat, heavy, can increase cholesterol, so their consumption should be limited. According to other opinions, however, the eggs can not miss in our daily diet, because it would represent an excellent source of protein. Want to know more? You want to be aware of what are the advantages and disadvantages of egg consumption? Follow our guide.

1. They are difficult to digest

For some eggs it is difficult to digest, but it is not necessarily always the case. Many times also depends on the cooking method or use of some special seasonings. Certainly they are heavier if we cook with butter and oil.

2. They increase cholesterol

And 'the whole thing that counts in the feed. It 'true that the eggs can be considered fatty foods and therefore those with cholesterol problems should be careful. However, if we eliminate from the diet other fatty foods, eggs can be eaten without incurring any particular health problems.



3. They increase the body weight


The eggs make you fat? Scientific research has extensively dealt with the issue, demonstrating that there is a close correlation between consumption of eggs and body weight gain.


4. Okay just one egg a week


Usually it is said that, in order to avoid any particular health problems, it would be advisable not to exceed the consumption of an egg a week. According to experts, however, this rule should not apply absolutely. In fact you can even eat more eggs, considering first and foremost individual needs.


5. They increase muscle


It is believed that the consumption of eggs, because of the high protein supply that provide, can be essential to increase the muscles. This is also a myth to dispel, because to have snappy muscles and larger must proceed with the workout.

6. They hurt liver

It is true that in themselves are bad for the liver eggs. Everything is going well in the cooking method. If we cook the eggs in the pan with oil and with the addition of other fats, we can make the work of this body more difficult.

7. They are rich in fat (bad)

The egg fats are mostly concentrated in the egg yolks, but can not be defined "bad" fats, rather they are beneficial, because they act like those foods that are good for the heart and the cardiovascular system.


 

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