Eggs are considered one of the most valuable food products, they contain many vitamins, minerals and trace elements. This product can be found in almost every home and this is not surprising, because eggs are used in the preparation of a good half of the dishes.
Baking salads, sauces - all this is clear and understandable, but is it possible to use raw eggs? Most nutritionists advise using them in this form, because:
- most of the protein and nutrients are destroyed during heat treatment, and the protein from a raw egg is absorbed much better;
- a raw egg drunk on an empty stomach has a beneficial effect on the stomach, envelops its walls and reduces acidity, and in combination with a teaspoon of melted butter and half a spoon of honey serves as an excellent prevention of ulcers and gastritis;
- raw eggs have a beneficial effect on the vocal cords, because it is not for nothing that most opera singers, orators, actors and those who have to talk a lot use them;
- raw eggs are also drunk by athletes to build muscle quickly. They make eggnogs out of them or add them to protein shakes;
- Raw egg yolks are often used in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system;
- antioxidants contained in eggs can increase performance and improve the functioning of the immune system;
- only two eggs cover a third of the body's daily protein requirement.
However, do not forget that eggs are quite high in calories and contain a lot of cholesterol. They are contraindicated in young children, and they can also cause an allergic reaction. It is not recommended to eat raw eggs and people suffering from diabetes mellitus, as raw protein puts a lot of stress on the liver.
Having decided to use raw eggs, it will not be superfluous to worry about their freshness, which is quite easy to check: it is enough to put the egg in a glass of water, if it remains at the bottom, the product is ready for use, it pops up - alas, the egg is not the first freshness. And, of course, do not forget that eggs must be washed before use, otherwise you can get infected with salmonella.
