A study by Saint Louis University in the US state of Missouri has shown that you can actually shed the pounds with eggs.
Because with eggs you get a lot of protein, but few carbohydrates. This burns the fat reserves in the body – which means: you lose weight. The protein, on the other hand, also promotes muscle growth.
How many eggs a week is healthy?
There are numerous vitamins in eggs (especially vitamins A, K, E, B and D). They also contain minerals (zinc, calcium, potassium and selenium) as well as proteins and amino acids. If you supplement the egg diet with lots of fruit and some meat, the form of losing weight is even healthy. However, you should never follow the diet for more than two weeks.
You can lose weight quickly in a short amount of time. But apart from the fact that the menu is quite one-sided, this can take revenge and there is a yo-yo effect. The egg diet can lead to a nutrient deficiency – among other things, ravenous hunger attacks are the result and you gain weight again.
According to some studies, eating too many eggs can raise cholesterol levels and be a trigger for cardiovascular disease.
This is how the egg diet works
- Around 30 to 35 eggs should be eaten per week – that’s about five eggs a day. Vegetables, fruits and lean meats and fish can also be consumed.
- Carbohydrate-rich foods, however, are not allowed – These include potatoes, rice, pasta or bread.
- You should also avoid sugar. Sweets or chocolate are therefore not beneficial.
- After about two weeks you should eat a balanced diet again, because you don’t have to overdo it with eggs either.
Editor’s note: Radical diets can cause and promote eating disorders – this is a serious illness. If you or your relatives or friends suffer from an eating disorder, you can get professional help from the addiction hotline on 089/28 28 22, for example.
