Is it safe to eat eggs every day?

Is eating eggs every day good or bad? This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to healthy eating. Demonized for years for their cholesterol content, eggs are now experiencing a real rehabilitation, thanks to new scientific studies that confirm their nutritional benefits and safety even in daily consumption.

But is it really safe to eat eggs every day? The answer depends on some key factors: health, lifestyle, cooking method and above all the quality of the eggs. Let's look at them in detail.

What Happens If You Eat Eggs Every Day?

Eggs are an excellent source of complete proteins, vitamins (A, D, E, B2, B12), minerals (phosphorus, selenium, iron) and good fats. They are also rich in choline, an essential nutrient for the brain, metabolism and liver function.

Studies such as the one published in BMJ (2020) have analyzed over 1.7 million people, demonstrating that regular egg consumption does not increase cardiovascular risk in the general population. On the contrary, in healthy subjects, one egg a day is considered safe and beneficial.

Additionally, a review published in Advances in Nutrition found that eating eggs every day can increase levels of HDL (the so-called "good cholesterol"), improving the lipid profile.

To learn more about the effect of eggs on the body, you can also read the article What Happens If You Eat Eggs or discover the benefits of eggs according to scientific literature.

When is it safe to eat them every day?

For most healthy adults, eating 1 egg a day is safe. It is also recommended by many guidelines, including the American Heart Association.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 also removed the upper limit for dietary cholesterol, confirming that eggs can be included in a healthy daily diet.

In athletes or those with higher protein needs, eggs can be consumed in larger quantities, as long as they are balanced in the overall nutritional picture. In these cases, it is also useful to read the article How Many Eggs Per Day.

Those who suffer from familial hypercholesterolemia or have ongoing cardiovascular disease should consult a doctor or nutritionist to evaluate the quantity and frequency. As we explain in Eggs and Cholesterol, the false myth that eggs increase cardiovascular risk is only valid in the presence of specific risk factors.

Another factor to consider is the cooking method: soft-boiled, hard-boiled or poached eggs are preferable to fried or prepared with butter. The combination with healthy foods (vegetables, wholemeal bread, EVO oil) is essential.

It is also important to know the negative effects of eggs in specific cases such as liver disease or food allergies.

Egg Quality Matters: Nu'ovo as a Case in Point

The safety of daily consumption also depends on the quality of the egg. Eggs from free-range hens, fed with natural ingredients, are richer in antioxidants and functional nutrients.

This is the case of Nu'ovo, the first Italian nutraceutical egg obtained from hens fed with Goji berries and Moringa Oleifera leaves. This diet improves the content of carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin dipalmitate, which act as powerful natural antioxidants.

Research conducted by the Federico II University of Naples and the University of Perugia have shown that Nu'ovo eggs contain up to 800% more carotenoids than conventional eggs. This makes them ideal for frequent and functional consumption.

If you want to better understand how to choose quality eggs, we also suggest you read how to read the egg code, to orient yourself among the different types of breeding and origin. Also find out if storing eggs in the fridge is really necessary or if it is better to keep them at room temperature.

In conclusion, eating eggs every day is not only safe for most people, but can also provide tangible metabolic, cognitive, and visual benefits. The key is to balance your consumption with a varied diet, choose high-quality eggs, and cook them properly.

If you want to include eggs in your diet every day, do it consciously. And choose a product like Nu'ovo al Goji e Moringa, designed to offer well-being, sustainability and taste in every bite.