How many eggs should one eat in a week?
First Published | Sep 11, 2020, 3:59 PM ISTEgg is a part of a healthy balanced meal across the world. So if you are wondering how many eggs you should have in a week, well, here’s the answer
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Eggs are spoken of as healthy and nutritious as well as full of unhealthy fats that may lead to a number of health issues.
undefinedEggs may contain cholesterol and saturated fats but when taken in the right amounts they add health and nutrition to our plate.
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Eggs give us quality proteins along with potassium, niacin, riboflavin, magnesium and sodium. They also provide vitamin A, phosphorus, iron, zinc, vitamin D, Vitamins B6 and B12, folic acid, pantothenic acid and thiamine.
undefinedOne egg provides around 180-300mg of cholesterol, which is present only in the yolk; egg white is cholesterol-free. The Recommended Dietary Allowance for cholesterol intake is 300mgday, according to ICMR and NIN guidelines.
undefinedDoes that mean we can feast on eggs?! Well, no because eggs are also rich sources of saturated fats, which are implicated in increasing risk of heart ailments.
undefinedAs part of a healthy balanced meal, consumption of one egg a day 3-4 times a week is safe for adults.
undefinedEggs with bacon, refined flours, high-sugar foods, processed foods that may have trans-fats will obviously cause harm to your overall health and increase your risk of heart diseases and diabetes.
undefinedChildren can consume one egg daily. People who are heart patients or those with high LDL cholesterol need to stick to about 3 eggs a week.
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