How Many Eggs Should You Eat Daily?

Eggs are packed with nutritional value. They are rich in a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.

An egg contains Vitamin B12, folic acid, Vitamin D and A, along with minerals like selenium, a strong antioxidant. The yolk in an egg contains choline - an important nutrient for brain and nervous system development. It supports cognitive functions like memory, learning, and thinking. Eggs also contain lutein, an antioxidant that benefits eye health.

Eggs are a source of high-quality protein with excellent biological availability, meaning it is well-utilized by the body and perfect for muscle building. The protein in eggs contains all essential amino acids, strengthens the immune system, and assists in antibody production and healthy metabolism.

In the past, people with high cholesterol were advised to avoid eggs. Today, it's understood that for most people, egg consumption does not adversely affect blood cholesterol levels. In fact, the unsaturated fat content in eggs, particularly the HDL (good cholesterol), helps remove excess LDL (bad cholesterol) from artery walls. The antioxidants present in eggs also reduce inflammatory processes without causing atherosclerosis.

How many eggs should you eat a day? There's no straightforward answer—it depends on your daily diet.

If your diet is rich in animal protein, such as meat, poultry, and full-fat dairy, you should limit your egg intake. If your diet lacks animal protein, eating an egg every day can be important for providing your body with nutritious, high-value protein.

When consuming animal foods, including eggs, it is advisable to include cooked and raw vegetables, especially green leafy ones, in the same meal for proper digestion and absorption.

Eggs are susceptible to contamination, especially salmonella. Therefore, it is important to cook eggs thoroughly, especially for those with weakened immune systems.

To maintain an egg's freshness and prevent contamination, store them pointed-end down. The pointed end is actually an air cell that acts as a barrier to bacteria like salmonella. Storing them with the blunt end down will cause the air cell to move upward due to gravity, potentially bringing bacteria closer to the yolk. Keeping the eggs pointed-end down helps keep them fresher.

Always store eggs in their original cartons in the refrigerator, not in the refrigerator door.

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