EGG SIDE EFFECTS – Dr. Willie Ong pointed out both the good and bad effects of eating egg which is one of the Filipino staples.
Egg is the favorite of many people. Many kids would even prefer it over foods for breakfast. A lot of adults also love having it in the morning paired with rice and hotdog, ham, sausage, corned beef, or pancakes. However, many people worry about the egg side effects and that is what we will discuss below.
EGG – Doc Willie Ong Explains Good & Bad Effects of Eating Egg
Doc Willie Ong Explains the Good & Bad Effects of Egg to the Body
EGG – Doctor Willie Ong explained the good and the bad effects of eating eggs which is a favorite of many people.
Undeniably, a lot of Filipinos really love to eat eggs for breakfast. It may be boiled, sunny-side-up, or scrambled eggs. It is usually paired with bread but many people pair it with rice as well.
Eggs seem to be a regular part of the breakfast preparation in most households. Are you one of those people who like having it for breakfast or at any time of the day?
Eating an egg may bring both good and bad affects. That is what Doc Willie Ong explained in a video posted on Facebook. Here are the lists of the advantages and disadvantages of eating eggs:
Eggs…
- contain Vitamin D for the bones
- contain Choline for the brain of children and adult
- are a good source of energy and body builder nutrients
- aid in weight loss
- help in improving the cognitive health
- contain lutein for the eyes
- maintain a healthy hormonal function
- are good for the liver
Eggs’ bad effects include…
- the possibility of containing salmonella, a potent bacteria
- its state of being easily spoiled
- its state of being easily contaminated
According to Doc Willie, to avoid the salmonella, it is best to eat hard boiled eggs. The potent bacteria can be found in the egg yolk thus in sunny-side-up cooking, you must really make sure that the yolk is cooked.
With regards to the healthiness of the yolk and the egg white, based on the video, the former is the highest source of cholesterol. The body only needs 300 mg of cholesterol daily and one yolk contains 213 mg. On the other side, most vitamins are found in the yolk. such as the following:
- Calories
- Protein
- Fat
- Vitamin D
- Riboflavin
- Folate
- Vitamin B
The key in eating eggs is to have it moderately. Make sure it is really cooked to avoid the salmonella bacteria and to enjoy its benefits.
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