【HaiChuan Food Discussion】How many eggs should one eat per day?

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How many eggs are good to eat per day? Eggs are one of the most commonly used ingredients in daily life. Eggs have an ideal type of protein and proportion of amino acids, coupled with their affordable price and a variety of cooking methods – they are truly the best value food on this planet. Egg yolks are true nutritional treasures, rich in high-quality protein, monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), lecithin, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, as well as nutrients such as calcium, iron, and zinc. Stop discarding them carelessly! But like any other food, although eggs are good, one shouldn’t eat too many of them. The 2016 Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents recommend that, while consuming other foods such as dairy products, meat, and fish/shrimp in normal amounts, no more than 7 eggs should be eaten per week. Of course, if the recipe provides insufficient amounts of dairy, meat, and fish/shrimp, or if one particularly enjoys eating eggs, or is working out and needs to increase protein intake, it’s fine to eat a few more eggs without any concerns.