Eggs are one of the favorite foods among people, not only because they are delicious, but also because they are rich in high-quality protein. They help replenish energy in the body and are one of the most popular supplements. But do you know that the way to cook eggs not only helps protect the stomach, but also has magical effects in treating gastroenteritis? Here are the details:
Correct way to cook eggs
Ingredients
Ginger 30g, Artemisia leaf 10g, Hawthorn 30g, 1 egg, salt to taste
Instructions
Wash the Artemisia leaf, slice the ginger, remove the seeds from the hawthorn;
Put the egg in a pot, add water, bring to a boil and cook for another two minutes, remove and peel;
In another pot, add Artemisia leaf, ginger slices, hawthorn, and the boiled egg, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, then it can be eaten.
Why use Artemisia leaf to cook eggs
Artemisia leaf contains ketone aromatic oil, which has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, nourishing the stomach, and preventing cancer. It is known as "spring Artemisia leaf is as good as ginseng" in traditional Chinese medicine. Eggs contain high-quality protein and various vital substances, which can promote the growth of gastric mucosal cells. Hawthorn aids digestion and ginger warms the stomach.
Eggs cooked in this way not only have a special aroma but also have the benefits of invigorating the spleen, warming the stomach, aiding digestion, removing dampness, and fighting against cancer. It has no adverse effects and can be used by pregnant women and children for strengthening the body. Especially for those with damp-cold and yang deficiency, they should eat it regularly.
Mistakes in eating eggs
1. Eating eggs with soy milk
Eating eggs with soy milk reduces their nutritional value. Raw soy milk contains trypsin inhibitors, which can inhibit the activity of human protease and affect the digestion and absorption of proteins in the body. The egg white contains viscous protein, which can combine with trypsin in soy milk, hinder the decomposition of proteins, and reduce the absorption rate of proteins in the body.
2. Eating undercooked eggs can cause diarrhea
Egg white contains avidin protein, which can affect the absorption of biotin in food, leading to symptoms such as loss of appetite, weakness, muscle pain, skin inflammation, and eyebrow loss. Eggs also contain anti-trypsin, which affects the digestion and absorption of egg proteins in the body. These two substances are not broken down in undercooked eggs, thus affecting the digestion and absorption of proteins.
3. Adding MSG when frying eggs affects the umami taste
Eggs contain sodium chloride and a large amount of glutamic acid. When heated, these two components naturally form monosodium glutamate, which has a pure umami taste. The main component of MSG is also monosodium glutamate. If MSG is added when frying eggs, it will affect the synthesis of monosodium glutamate in the eggs, not only destroying the umami taste of eggs but also not adding umami taste to the dish.
Reminder:
Eggs contain avidin protein and anti-trypsin, and these two substances are not broken down in undercooked eggs, thus affecting the digestion and absorption of proteins. Moreover, eggs can carry bacteria, and undercooked eggs do not kill the bacteria, which can easily cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea and even Salmonella infection. Therefore, it is best not to eat raw eggs.
