The head physician of the Krasnoyarsk Regional Center for Public Health and Medical Prevention, Irina Sergeeva, explained why people with diabetes need to be careful about eating chicken eggs.
— Patients with diabetes should be careful about eating eggs, because sugar has already damaged the walls of blood vessels, and eggs contain cholesterol. This will also affect the development of atherosclerosis, — the doctor noted.
Eggs should not be consumed in case of gastrointestinal diseases, especially during exacerbation of pancreatitis, cholecystitis. The yolk has a choleretic effect and can provoke many diseases of the biliary tract.
At the same time, the specialist recalled that chicken eggs are the most nutritious product on the planet, a storehouse of vitamins and microelements.
A healthy person can eat two to three eggs a day – preferably protein. If you want to build muscle mass, you can eat up to five to six eggs a day (preferably protein). Provided that there are no chronic diseases.
More about the benefits and harms of eggs
- Eggs are an excellent source of protein, vitamins (A, D, B12) and minerals (iron, selenium).
- Contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect the eyes from age-related diseases.
- Eggs are rich in choline, which is important for brain function and memory.
- Vitamin D in eggs helps absorb calcium, which is important for bone health.
Harm:
- Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol, which can be a problem for people with high blood cholesterol.
- Some people may have a severe allergy to eggs.
- Improper storage or preparation of eggs leads to foodborne infections such as salmonellosis.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.