The Dhaka Times Desk Is it right to eat eggs at this time of summer? Eating this food can increase body temperature? All these important questions are answered by eminent nutritionists.
Even if the intensity of the heat is reduced a little due to the rain, it can be said that there is no escape from the heat wave now! The situation is that without AC is a liability! So everyone is running after buying AC now. The rush to buy air conditioners in electronics stores is increasing day by day. The situation has reached such a point that many people cannot even afford to buy AC. In other words, there is demand but there is no supply.
This is the situation when you step outside the house in such scorching heat. Everyone is taking bath after sweating. In such a situation, even if you do not pay attention to the diet, the body is sure to be bad.
Experts think that if you want to keep your body healthy this summer, you must change your diet. Eat foods that are very effective in keeping the body cool. Foods that increase heat in the body should be avoided.
Many people think that eating eggs in this intense heat increases the body temperature. Is this information at all credible? Koel Pal Chowdhury, a prominent nutritionist in Kolkata, said in this regard.
Nutritional value of eggs
Eggs are a storehouse of nutrients. It contains sufficient amount of vitamins, minerals and proteins. Eating two eggs a day provides about 12.1 grams of protein. It also contains cholesterol, calcium, iodine, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, carotenoids etc. So eggs are very beneficial for health. This food can be easily consumed by everyone from small children to very old people. From that point of view, eating eggs in summer is not a problem. Instead, eating this cheap food makes up for the lack of nutrition.
Does the body hit by eating eggs?
It is very hot outside. So body temperature is already increasing. It is also important to be aware of food in this situation. However, eating 1 to 2 eggs a day is not likely to cause any problems, said nutritionist Koel Pal Chowdhury. But many eat 5 to 6 or more eggs a day. Due to this, protein metabolism is disrupted and body temperature can also increase. Even digestive problems can occur. Therefore, excessive number of eggs should not be eaten at all.
How to eat eggs?
Irrespective of any season, boiled eggs are good to eat. Boiled eggs keep the body healthy. It also reduces the risk of spreading the infection. If you want, you can eat poached or fried eggs. But it won't do much good. Rather, the level of fat in the body will increase.
Many people think that eating half-boiled eggs is more beneficial. However, this is not the case at all. Eating half-boiled eggs can cause various problems. There may even be a risk of diarrhea.
Eggs, fish, meat are not together
Egg, fish, meat should not be eaten together. In this, a lot of protein goes into the body. Then there may be problems in protein metabolism. It also creates heat in the body. Even nitrogen balance can be disturbed. So try to have one type of protein in each meal. That means eggs for breakfast, chicken for lunch and fish at night. You can share it like this.
Drink enough water
According to Koel Pal Chowdhury, to keep the body cool from the inside in this heat, you need to drink enough water. It is important to drink 3 to 4 liters of water when going out. But you can keep the body cool. Also drinking bottled water and saline along with water will help. Source: This time.
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