5 reasons to cook without egg and how to replace it

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Problems that eggs can cause

There may be several reasons why you do not want or can not consume eggs:

1. Egg allergy

Eggs are among the foods that cause the most allergic reactions or intolerance. Up to three out of every hundred children experience discomfort after consumption. In adults, allergy sufferers are reduced to one in 200.

The allergy causes skin, respiratory and digestive symptoms. It is important to determine with a test if the child is really allergic.

In case the child is allergic should avoid the egg completely.

Allergenic substances are proteins found in both the egg white and yolk. The problem is the myriad of products that incorporate egg in its composition.

2. Intolerance reactions

Eggs can also produce intolerance reactions. Symptoms include swelling, gas, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting.

The reaction is more likely if you consume little done, as in meringues, quiches, mayonnaise, puddings or tortillas.

3. Having high cholesterol

The yolk of an egg contains approximately 200 mg of cholesterol, but in general you have to know that it does not contribute to triggering the blood rate.

A healthy person can eat an egg a day.

4. Salmonellosis

The presence of Salmonella in the egg shell is at the origin of potentially serious infections when care is not taken with hygiene.

5. Vegan ethics

Beyond what is related to health, vegans renounce eggs out of respect for the rights of animals.

How to supply the nutrients provided by the egg

The egg is a very nutritious food: it provides essential minerals such as iron and selenium, vitamins A, E and group B, as well as beneficial substances such as lecithin. But these nutrients can be obtained from other foods.

B12 vitamin

This nutrient is only found in a sufficient amount and form in products of animal origin. An egg provides all that is needed per day.

According to the vegan organizations, the only alternative is supplementation (a weekly dose of 2,000 mcg).

Proteins

An egg also covers 10 to 20% of the daily protein needs.

Therefore, if it is decided to dispense with this food, it is necessary to increase the consumption of other proteins such as legumes, nuts and seeds.