Duck eggs are a delicious dish and bring many health benefits. Duck eggs can be used like chicken eggs, with properties equivalent to and sometimes superior to chicken eggs in some special points.
Duck eggs are larger in size and bring value. A little more nutritious than chicken eggs. This is a food that provides antioxidants and important substances for the body, is beneficial for the eyes and brain, and also protects the body from age-related diseases.
Usage Duck eggs bring many health benefits. However, according to the Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine, not everyone should use it regularly, especially in the following cases:
People with allergies
< p>Egg protein is a common allergen. This is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children.
Egg allergy symptoms can range from skin rashes to indigestion to vomiting or diarrhea. In severe cases, allergies can cause anaphylactic shock that affects breathing and can be life-threatening.
The proteins in duck eggs and chicken eggs are similar but not exactly the same. and there are cases of reactions to just one of these two foods. So just because you are allergic to chicken eggs doesn’t mean you can’t eat duck eggs.
People with cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Duck eggs are quite high in cholesterol. However, most studies agree that cholesterol in egg yolks does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in healthy people.
Egg yolks have been shown to increase bad cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol) levels in some people, but it also helps increase good cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol).
However, due to high cholesterol levels, people with diabetes often have money. If you have a family history of heart disease, you should not use duck eggs regularly.
Some bacteria in the intestines have the ability to convert choline into a compound called trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). According to some studies, high blood levels of TMAO are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. People who consume high-fat diets produce more TMAO.
However, it is not clear whether TMAO is a risk factor or not. Some foods have naturally high levels of TMAO, such as fish, but are recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
What is the best way to eat eggs?
Currently, the recommendation for normal people without special diseases in many countries around the world is to eat one egg a day.
For Children under 6 years old should eat 5-6 eggs/week to ensure brain development. People with high blood cholesterol can still eat one egg a week but do not have to abstain completely.
Be careful when eating poached eggs or soft-boiled eggs if the eggs are not clean. We can also face the risk of bacterial infections such as salmonella. Harmful bacteria enter the body causing food poisoning, which is especially dangerous for young children, the elderly and pregnant women.
However, eating overcooked eggs is also not good because it reduces the some micronutrients such as vitamin A fatty acids antioxidants.
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