According to science, egg is a nutritious and super healthy food, eating which provides many benefits. Protein, vitamins and minerals are found in abundance in eggs. But, does Ayurveda consider eggs beneficial and is it advisable to eat them? The answer to this question is yes. Even in Ayurveda, eggs are considered a superfood, which provides many health benefits.
Ayurvedic expert Dr. Aishwarya Santosh said in one of her Instagram posts that eggs have also been said to be beneficial in Ayurveda. He told that egg white helps in balancing Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas in the body. The yellow part of egg is considered important in reducing Vata dosha and increasing Pitta and Kapha dosha.
Benefits of eating eggs according to Ayurveda
- Eating eggs greatly improves sexual health and heart health.
- Low sperm count and weak sexual power can be increased by eating eggs.
Eating eggs helps in improving the physical development of children.
However, according to Dr. Aishwarya, everyone should eat eggs thoughtfully. Because, egg is heavy to eat and digest. Due to which many people may have to face health problems.
Keep these things in mind before eating eggs
- People with vata tendency can eat eggs daily.
People with bile and phlegm tendencies should eat eggs in balanced quantities. Especially the egg yolk. Otherwise they may have stomach problems.
Eggs should not be eaten with melon, beans, cheese, fish, milk, meat and yogurt. Because doing so can cause problems like stomach ache, burning sensation, stomach gas etc.
According to Ayurveda, the right way to eat eggs is to mix spices in them. You can mix spices like black salt, black pepper with eggs. By doing this, eggs are easily digested and you get all the benefits of eating eggs.
