How Many Eggs Should I Eat?

Is it safe to eat eggs? How many can you eat every day? In this article, we address the questions many have regarding eggs. Although they are a great natural, nutritious and healthy product, they should be eaten in such a way that you can best enjoy their health-promoting properties. So read on to find out what the right way to enjoy eggs is!

Organically produced eggs

The conditions in which egg-producing chickens live – and the food they are fed – are quite often very sad today. This has a direct impact on the eggs we then buy from the stores. Therefore, it would always be advisable to choose organically produced eggs, as this will ensure that the eggs are produced by free-range chickens, making the conditions a little healthier. Do even a small test and compare two eggs: one organically produced and the other conventional. You can easily notice that the size, color and taste of the eggs are very different.

How many eggs should be eaten?

Of course, not all people need to eat an equal amount of eggs, but it can be said that the recommendation is about three to five eggs a week.

• For example, a person who eats little meat or fish can eat more eggs to get all the protein his body needs from his diet.
• If a person does a lot of exercise, he can eat more eggs, and especially proteins, because they are high in protein.
• An overweight person should limit the amount of yolks they eat, as that part of the egg is high in fat.

Nutritional value of chicken eggs

• Eggs have a very high nutrient content.
• They contain a great deal of protein of high biological quality. Therefore, eggs contain all the vital amino acids that the body needs.
• They contain all the  B vitamins (vitamins B1, B3 and B12, folic acid and biotin) as well as vitamins A, E and D.
• They contain minerals such as  magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, phosphorus and iron.
• Most of these nutrients are found in egg yolk, while protein contains most of the protein.
• In addition to these benefits, egg is an alkalizing food, meaning it removes acidity. This is very health-promoting as the human body tends to be acidic. However, it must be remembered that this good quality disappears from an egg if it is fried or served with sweets.

How should eggs be prepared?

Eggs can be used in a variety of meals and dishes and can be prepared in many different ways.

• Cooking: It is healthy to cook the egg for a minute and let it stand in hot water so that you can avoid the yolk turning gray and the frequent smell of sulfur.
• Frying: always use olive or coconut oil when frying (and remember that olive oil should be cold pressed).
• Spanish omelet (or regular omelet): use potatoes, zucchini, eggplant and spinach, for example.
• Scrambled eggs: add mushrooms and garlic, for example.

• Hard-boiled eggs: these are suitable for salads or other cold portions, for example. They can also be used as an ingredient in mayonnaise, or even mixed with tuna or shrimp.

You can also use an egg in doughs, desserts and savory pastries, for example. These products should therefore be included in the amount of eggs your diet contains.

Some interesting facts about the egg

• Egg yolk is one of the few foods that contains vitamin D. This vitamin is vital for you to be able to absorb calcium into your body. It can also be obtained by staying in the sun.

• Eggs contain nutrients that prevent eye health problems, especially cataracts and fundus degeneration.
• They contain selenium and zinc, so eggs are a good addition to beauty care, as these substances promote the well-being of the skin, hair and nails.

In conclusion, therefore, include the egg in your diet, and adapt the amount you eat to the rest of your diet and lifestyle!