An egg is a real storehouse of nutrients. It contains proteins and fats valuable for the human body, as well as many vitamins, for example, A, E, D, PP, H, B12, B3. In addition, eggs contain a large amount of trace elements: iron, calcium, potassium, sulfur, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iodine, etc. However, when this product is prepared, the amount of nutrients it contains decreases. This is one of the reasons why eggs are best eaten raw.
Reasons why it is good to drink raw eggs
Raw eggs are especially useful for those who are involved in sports, bodybuilding. This food contains valuable protein that is essential for building muscle mass. Of course, you can buy pure proteins, but the latter have side effects, are expensive, and are not always available - for example, in pharmacies in small towns.
In addition, the protein contained in raw eggs is perfectly absorbed by the human body. Some avid bodybuilders consume this product in large quantities - more than a dozen a day. Other athletes eat them boiled or drink protein shakes with raw egg white in the drink.
This natural product can also help with various diseases. For example, it is recommended to use raw chicken egg white to reduce the acidity of gastric juice. It is believed that such a product acts much more actively than drugs and, unlike them, has almost no side effects.
If you have a cough, take 1 tsp once a day. such a mixture: 2 tsp. butter, 2 raw yolks, 1 tbsp. flour and 2 dessert spoons of natural honey. Needless to say, in the old days, even such a disease as tuberculosis was treated with "gogol-mogul". Shake the yolk of one chicken egg with sugar, and you get an excellent remedy for the prevention of various lung diseases.
It is known that the Russian opera singer Fyodor Chaliapin used "eggnog" before each concert. And not in vain, since the egg moisturizes the laryngeal mucosa, "lubricates" the ligaments, for a while makes the voice more velvety, juicy, and improves its sound. It should be added that many modern pop artists, before the performance, also put their voice "in order" in this way.
Raw eggs can be eaten not only internally, but also externally. For example, whipped whites are included in effective anti-wrinkle masks, and homemade masks with added yolks simultaneously nourish and moisturize the skin. By washing your hair with eggs, you can get rid of dandruff, hair loss, and improve the appearance of your hair. Also, raw yolks are a frequent component of homemade masks to strengthen and restore damaged hair structure.
Recommendations for eating raw eggs
There is some risk of contracting salmonellosis when eating raw eggs. Although the poultry farms have sanitary control, it is better to insure yourself. Therefore, it is better to wash the eggs thoroughly before eating, preferably with soap. Store them with the pointed end down in the tray in the refrigerator. Before drinking a raw egg, soak it in water. If it is fresh, then it should sink to the bottom, and if the egg is expired, it will float. Examine the shell. If it is cracked, do not eat this raw egg.
It is also believed that it is safer to consume a rustic product rather than a store-bought one, since everything homemade is healthier and healthier. In addition, there is practically no Salmonella in quail eggs. Therefore, do not hesitate to try a raw drink from this product. Shake 5-6 quail eggs, add red wine or fruit juice and sugar to taste. You can consume such a nutritious drink even daily, because quail eggs contain a large amount of vitamin A.
