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Sugar-filled eggs are actually unhealthy. Several common misunderstandings about eating eggs

Asked by:Dionysia

Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 01:02 AM

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  • Briony Briony

    Apr 09, 2026

      Eggs are a food that we often eat in our lives. Because they are rich in nutrients and eggs are high-quality and cheap, many people like to eat eggs. However, many people still have many misunderstandings about eggs. If we cannot recognize these misunderstandings in time, blindly eating eggs will cause certain harm to our bodies. So, what is the truth? Here we will reveal the misunderstandings about eating eggs one by one. You must have fallen into them too.

      [Myth 1]: Free-range eggs are more nutritious than ordinary eggs

      Truth: In fact, there is not much difference between free-range eggs and ordinary eggs. Local eggs also need to be farmed eggs, which we often say are eggs laid by local chickens that eat natural food in a natural environment. What we often eat are ordinary eggs, which are eggs laid by chickens that are collectively fed with feed in chicken factories. Free-range eggs are born with the hat of "purely natural and pure green", so their nutritional benefits have also been magnified and interpreted, so the market price is three to four times that of ordinary eggs. And relevant experts said that although the yolk of native eggs appears darker and more yellow in appearance, this does not mean that its nutritional value must be higher than that of ordinary eggs, and the taste difference between the two is also very small. As far as the nutritional value of the two is concerned, test results show that there is no significant difference in the amino acid content of the two. On the contrary, if free-range eggs are raised in a free-range environment, they are likely to be exposed to chemical fertilizers, pesticides, etc., which may cause higher health risks than ordinary eggs.

      [Myth 2]: The darker the yolk, the better

      Fact: There has always been a popular saying among the people that "the darker the egg yolk, the better", and when buying eggs, many people mistakenly believe that the darker the egg yolk, the more yellow it is, which means it is a "challenged egg" with better nutritional value. In fact, this judgment has no scientific basis. The color of eggs is determined by the food the chickens eat. If the chickens eat a lot of grass, and the grass is rich in vitamins, it can be converted into pigments in the chicken's body, thus making the egg yolk darker. Therefore, the darker the yolk color does not mean the eggs are more nutritious.

      [Myth 3]: Don’t eat egg yolks if you have high cholesterol

      Fact: Many people think that egg yolks contain high amounts of fat and bile, so they mistakenly believe that eating egg yolks will have negative effects on health and increase the chance of getting sick, so they only choose to eat egg whites and refuse to eat egg yolks. In fact, this way of eating is very wrong. You must know that the nutrition of eggs is basically concentrated in the yolk. The egg white only contains 10% protein and 90% water. The nutrients in the yolk are quite complete, including inorganic salts, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc., rich in vitamins, and other important substances necessary for human brain tissue and nervous tissue. Therefore, it is beneficial and harmless for ordinary people to eat some egg yolks in moderation. Eating egg yolks for children can also promote the development of the brain and bones, which is beneficial to the growth of children. In addition, when the cholesterol content in human blood increases, endogenous bile plays a major role, not the ingested cholesterol. Therefore, although egg yolk contains high amounts of bile, as long as it is eaten in the right amount at the right time, it will provide the human body with more nutrients without causing harm to health.

      [Myth 4]: Fried eggs are nutritious

      Fact: Regarding how to eat eggs, if you ask "Are eggs more nutritious when eaten boiled or fried?", many people will probably answer that of course eggs are more nutritious when fried, and when frying eggs, many people prefer to fry them tenderly and make them into "candied eggs." In fact, when frying eggs, the fat, protein and other vitamins in the eggs will be destroyed by the high temperature of the oil, and if the eggs are accidentally scorched, they may contain the carcinogen benzene. Moreover, if you often eat fried eggs, it is easy to consume too much fat, which can induce diseases such as hyperlipidemia and fatty liver. Therefore, compared with omelettes, steaming and boiling are safer and healthier. This can ensure that the nutrition of eggs is not destroyed to a greater extent. At the same time, when steaming or boiling, be sure to wait until the eggs are fully cooked before eating.

      [Myth 5]: Candied eggs are more nutritious

      The truth: If you are a fan of candied eggs, you should be careful. Although candied eggs will taste more tender, undercooked eggs will contain pathogenic bacteria, which is not good for your health. On the contrary, to a certain extent, it is still very harmful to your health. So don’t take the risk of blindly pursuing taste and ignoring your health. If you eat eggs in which all pathogenic bacteria have not been killed, you may experience nausea, fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Therefore, when eating eggs, it is best to allow them to be fully cooked.

      I think after reading the above article, everyone should have a certain understanding of these misunderstandings. In life, we must always pay attention to our diet and never make big mistakes because of our own negligence.