The egg is considered one of the most complete and essential foods in any healthy diet due to its multiple nutrients and his low caloric intake. Of course, you must be careful when cooking and preserving it, as they can contain bacteria such as salmonella.
According to Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC), “They have proteins of very good quality and of high biological value. They also include vitamins of groups A, B, D and E and minerals, among which iron stands out, whose animal origin allows easy absorption ”. While it contains cholesterol, it is very low in saturated fat and does not contain trans fat, which is what the person with high cholesterol really needs to avoid. It is also a low-calorie food, with about 150 per 100 grams.
Water: 76.4 g
Energy: 150 kcal
Fat: 11.1 g
Saturated fat: 3.1 g
Protein: 12.5 g
Vitamin B3: 3.8 mg
Vitamina B6: 0.12 mg
Vitamin E: 1.11 mg
Vitamina A: 190 µg
Phosphorus: 200 mg
Sodio: 140 mg
Potasio: 130 mg
Calcium: 57 mg
Iron: 1.9 mg
Zinc: 1,3 mg
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But, so that they do not lose all these nutrients, you have to know how to cook them and, above all, what is the correct way to keep them.
How many days do hard-boiled eggs last in the fridge?
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hard-boiled eggs last a maximum of 7 days in the refrigerator without involving any risk to consume them. This in case they keep the shell intact, if it has been broken or peeled, they do not last so many days, since the peel protects them from pathogens. In fact, it is advisable to consume them the same day in case you have peeled them.
To avoid poisoning, it is best to place the cooked eggs in the fridge two hours maximum after cooking and, when removing them, avoid doing it too long in advance.
How to know if an egg is bad
The smell is the best indicator to know if an egg is in bad condition. If it smells bad it must be disposed of immediately. In the same way, if you notice any change in color, texture, or it has begun to dry out, it should not be consumed either. If everything seems to be in order, at the moment of cutting it the interior should be observed and, if it is ok, it can be tested.
The health benefits of eggs
There is a wide debate about the amount of eggs that can be eaten and, in this sense, the Harvard School of Public Health recommends the intake of one egg a day in healthy people, but limits it to 3 yolks a week for those with cardiovascular risk or diabetes.
There are many benefits that eggs provide for health. As detailed in the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU), the protein they contain contributes to tissue maintenance, especially muscular and skeletal; They are a great source of choline, an essential nutrient for the development of our organism whose deficiency causes growth problems, hypertension or memory loss; and have the nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin, which act as antioxidants. They also perform an eOf course saciante thanks to leucine, an amino acid that makes hunger disappear.
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