As soon as the summer season arrives, people often start thinking of stopping eating eggs. It is believed that egg increases the body temperature, hence it should not be consumed in summer. But is it true? Today we are talking to an expert, who will tell us how eggs can be included in your diet even during summer.
Nutritionist Dr. Swati Sharma says that egg is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. It is an important part of the complete diet. Consuming eggs can be beneficial so that the body does not suffer from nutritional deficiency during the summer season.
Eating eggs in summer: myth vs fact
Swati Sharma says that it is true that eggs contain high amount of protein, for the digestion of which the body requires a little more energy. But this does not mean that eggs should not be eaten in summer. She further explains that in fact, the vitamin B12 and choline present in eggs help in keeping the brain healthy. Also, the iron and zinc present in eggs strengthen the body's immune system, which can help in protecting against summer diseases.
So, how to consume eggs in summer?
Eat boiled egg for breakfast. Boiled egg is easy to digest.
Make omelette but use less oil. You can make omelette more nutritious by adding things like vegetables, cheese or chicken to it.
Include eggs in salad. Adding chopped eggs to salad increases the amount of protein and also makes it tasty.
Do not consume eggs more than once a day.
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