today's topic is about one of the most delicious and accessible Foods worldwide the egg we all know that eggs are delicious and highly nutritious but did you know that you might be eating them wrong these mistakes can compromise the benefits that this amazing food has to offer there's no need to worry today I'll show you the eight biggest mistakes that many people make when eating eggs without even Imagining the risks they're taking and of course I'll share essential tips for you to learn how to make the most of this food in the right way eating
eggs the right way can make a real difference to your health and how much you enjoy them and eating them wrong can mean you're missing out on nutrients or even making yourself feel worse curious to find out stay with us until the end to ensure you're getting the most nutrients out of eggs without putting your Health at risk but first go ahead and give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel do you consume eggs every day how do you enjoy them what part of the world are you from after you've watched the
video drop a comment below so we can get to know each other better so what are these eight mistakes and how can you avoid them let's go through them one by one mistake one using too much oil when frying eggs overdoing it with oil can cancel out the benefits of the eggs and make your meal too fatty try cooking eggs in water by poaching or boiling them or just use a little olive oil this way you can enjoy your eggs in a healthier way and keep them as a great addition to your diet mistake two
overcooking eggs this is related to overcooking but subtly different you can overcook eggs at any temperature using too much heat is about how you get there high heat doesn't just cook eggs faster it changes how they cook proteins are sensitive to temperature cook them too hot and they become rubbery and develop that greenish ring around the yolk that's the Hallmark of a badly boiled egg when you overcook eggs especially the yolks you destroy some of the nutrients and make the proteins harder to digest mistake three cooking with old eggs cooking with old eggs can pose
a health risk fresh eggs are generally less likely to Harbor harmful bacteria making them a safer Choice wondering how to check if an egg is fresh try this simple test place the egg in a bowl of water fresh eggs will sink and rest flat at the bottom if an egg stands upright or floats it's best to discard it floating indicates that the egg is old and potentially unsafe always verify the freshness of your eggs before cooking to ensure your safety eggs last a long time in the fridge up to 5 weeks but they don't stay
fresh that whole time they slowly lose moisture through their shells and the proteins begin to break down you can use older eggs for baking where freshness matters less but for dishes where the egg is the star freshness makes a big difference mistake four storing eggs wrong this one varies by country in the US eggs need to be refrigerated because they're washed before sale which removes their natural protective Coating in many other countries eggs aren't washed and can be stored at room temperature but regardless of where you live you want to keep eggs away from strong
odors their shells are porous and can absorb flavors from their environment the USDA says that keeping a consistent temperature is really important for safety especially with eggs this is because eggs can carry salmonella a bacteria that can lead to diarrhea fever and stomach craps so they should be refrigerated right away mistake five not being careless with the shells this isn't about eating the shells though some people do that it's about how you handle them eggshells can have bacteria on the outside and if you're not careful when cracking eggs you can transfer that bacteria to the
inside this is especially important when separating eggs if you're passing the yolk back and forth between the shell hes your basically running the egg over the outside of the shell mistake six throwing away the Yol while some believe that egg yolks are unhealthy due to their cholesterol content they are actually rich in essential nutrients like vitamins a d e and b12 along with healthy fats by discarding the Yol you miss out on these valuable health benefits before we continue I've got some exciting news to share if you want to get more engaged I'm excited to
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eggs however if you find that an egg has cracked on your way home from the store you can still use it safely simply crack the damage egg into a clean container seal it tightly store it in the refrigerator and use it within 2 days mistake eight eating raw or undercooked eggs this isn't just food snobbery it's actually dangerous raw eggs can contain salmonella a bacteria that can make you seriously ill the risk isn't huge in the US only about 1 in 20,000 eggs contains salmonella but it's real enough that you should take it seriously what's
interesting is how this problem persists despite being well known part of it comes from the Fitness World where drinking raw eggs has acquired a sort of mythical status thanks parling to Rocky Balboa but drinking raw eggs doesn't give you any advantage your body can actually absorb the protein better from cooked eggs so not only is drinking raw eggs dangerous it's also counterproductive how to consume eggs correctly now that you're aware of what to avoid it's time to learn how to fully enjoy this superfood would you like to find out the best ways to prepare and
eat eggs to maximize their benefits in a safe and delicious manner here are four friendly tips for cooking super healthy eggs opt for a low calorie cooking method if you're looking to reduce your calorie intake consider poaching or boiling your eggs these methods don't add any extra fat calories making your meal lower in calories compared to fried or scrambled eggs or an omelette use an oil that is stable at high temperatures for frying the best options for high heat cooking such as pan frying are oils that won't easily oxidize and produce harmful free radicals good
choices include avocado oil and sunflower oil if you choose extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil try to keep the cooking temperatures below 410° F or 210° C and 350° F or 177° cius respectively mix them with vegetables eggs pair Wonder wonderfully with vegetables this makes enjoying eggs a fantastic way to increase your vegetable consumption and enhance your meal with additional fiber and vitamins you might consider adding your favorite vegetables to an omelette or scrambled eggs or you could cook the eggs in any style you prefer and enjoy some vegetables on the side select the
healthiest eggs that fit your budget several factors such as the farming method and the chicken's diet can affect the nutritional value of eggs typically pasture raised and organic eggs are considered to be more nutritious than caged and conventionally produced options Studies have highlighted significant variations in the nutritional content of eggs based on their production methods now that you know about these mistakes very easy to avoid so next time you reach for eggs think about these eight mistakes you might find that you enjoy your eggs more and get more benefit from them than you ever have
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