Eggs are a cheap food, easy to prepare and good for health. So do you know how many eggs you can eat a week?
Nutritional value of eggs
Each type of egg will have its own flavor and slightly different nutritional value, but overall this is still a healthy food.
It can be said that chicken eggs are the most familiar eggs to everyone. Chicken eggs are delicious and can prepare many attractive dishes from salty dishes to sweet cakes. Regarding nutritional composition, 100 grams of chicken eggs can provide 166kcal, 14.8 grams, 11.6 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of glucid. In addition, chicken eggs also contain a lot of folate, vitamin A, vitamin B12, D, K and minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium… Chicken eggs contain many amino acids that are good for the human body.
Eating eggs in appropriate amounts brings many health benefits.
In addition to chicken eggs, duck eggs are also familiar and widely used eggs. Normally, duck eggs will be about 30% larger than chicken eggs. However, duck eggs have twice as many calories as chicken eggs. In terms of ingredients, duck eggs and chicken eggs contain almost the same substances. However, the content of each substance will be different. Duck eggs have higher amounts of protein, saturated fat, unsaturated fat and protein than chicken eggs. Other ingredients such as starch and minerals are equivalent to duck eggs and chicken eggs.
Another popular type of egg that is also used a lot in cooking is quail eggs. This type of egg is much smaller in size than chicken or duck eggs, but its nutritional value is not inferior. Quail eggs have less fat than chicken or duck eggs and provide the same amount of amino acids, vitamins and minerals as chicken and duck eggs.
Besides the eggs mentioned above, people also use goose eggs and ostrich eggs to prepare dishes.
How many fruits can you eat a week?
Eggs are a food with high nutritional value but should not be eaten too much or continuously for a long time. You should still diversify foods in your diet, constantly change foods and dishes to avoid boredom as well as supplement the body with all the necessary nutrients.
As for eggs, depending on age and physical condition, the number of eggs that each person should eat per week will be different.
– Adults
Eggs contain cholesterol, but according to research, this source of cholesterol does not bring negative effects like other sources of cholesterol. Therefore, adults with healthy bodies can eat 7 eggs/week without affecting the heart.
– Elderly
Elderly people with stable health and no chronic diseases can consume 7 eggs/week. Adding eggs to the diet helps provide a certain amount of vitamin D, promotes the body’s absorption of calcium, and helps strengthen bones. In addition, eggs also provide many essential vitamins and minerals. In particular, lutein and zeaxanthin in egg yolks help prevent cataracts and muscle degeneration.
– Pregnant women
Eggs are a good source of nutrients for pregnant women’s health and fetal development. Healthy pregnant women can eat 3-4 eggs/week. Meanwhile, pregnant women with diabetes or other problems can consult their doctor before consuming any food, including eggs.
Experts recommend that the amount of eggs given to 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren should be divided according to age. Children 6-7 months old, whose digestive system is still immature and just starting to get used to solid foods, should only eat 1/2 egg yolk and eat 2-3 meals/week. Children 8-12 months old who are used to solid foods can eat 1 egg yolk/meal and no more than 4 egg yolks/week. Children 1-2 years old can eat 3-4 eggs/week. Children over 2 years old can eat as they like but maximum 1 fruit/day.
– Patient
Depending on the condition, the patient can use eggs or should limit them.
People with cardiovascular disease or at risk of cardiovascular disease, if they have a normal diet, should only eat 3-4 eggs/week and no more than 4 egg yolks/week.
People with high LDL cholesterol should only eat a maximum of 4 eggs/week.
People with type 2 diabetes can eat 5 eggs/week.
