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“If
we are creating ourselves all the time, then it is never too late to begin
creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistakenly assume we are
stuck with.”
― Deepak Chopra
For
the better part of history, humans have had a good relationship with eggs.
Even
before ancient times, we’ve been consuming this nutrient-rich food.
It’s
rich in amino acids, packed with protein, and only contains 70-80 calories.
Protein helps muscle growth, as well as
connective tissue in your body. It’s also an essential building block for other
parts of the body like your bones, teeth, skin and hair.
On
top of that, eggs (particularly the yolk) deliver a lot of
vitamins and minerals. This includes vitamins A, B12 and E, along with
riboflavin, selenium and zinc.
You’ll
also find lutein and zeaxanthin. These aren’t just good for the eyes – they
also speed up your brain’s cognitive performance.
Best
of all, egg yolk has choline which is crucial to maintaining your heart, brain
and even your cells.
And
here’s the kicker: eating eggs actually decreases cholesterol levels because
of choline.
Recent
studies have documented the benefits of eggs. In 2013, researchers at the
University of Connecticut found that eggs helped people with metabolic syndrome
by increasing their insulin sensitivity (which is a GOOD thing!).
(Dietary)
Fat-Shaming: The Case Against Eggs
But
then things took a dark turn for eggs in the post-World War II era.
Thanks
to numerous studies done after the 1950s, all types of fat came under
attack.
This
led to the widespread belief that eating fatty foods was bad for you. It was
thought that it blocks the arteries, and this perception still resonates
today.
High levels of cholesterol were linked to cardiovascular disease and other epidemics like obesity and other illnesses.
However,
this wasn’t the issue because high cholesterol is indeed life-threatening.
The
problem was that these studies were skewed. They obscured the
fact that the real culprit was overconsumption of grains and
carbohydrates.
So, everyone and their mother raised their torches and pitchforks against ALL
types of dietary fat.
And
so, eggs were put in a bad light along with other "persecuted" foods
in this dietary witch hunt.
Turning the Tide
However,
there was other research done during the same time that disputed the status
quo.
Slowly
but surely, these opposing voices helped people realize that there was more to
the fat puzzle than they first thought.
As
it turned out, cutting down on protein-rich and fatty foods was a nutritional
step backward.
Eating
too many grains and processed sugar was the real cause behind diabetes, higher
cholesterol levels and other conditions!
More
importantly, they woke up to the fact that NOT all fats are created
equal.
Saturated
fats, while potentially harmful, can’t do much damage if you’re eating a
low-carb and low-sugar diet. It’s even better if you’re also getting fiber and
omega-3 from fruits and vegetables.
(And
just so you know, your typical egg has less than 2 grams of saturated
fat, so no real threat there.)
Meanwhile,
polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are good for the body. They help
deliver nutrients between cells, contribute to brain growth (fun fact: our
brain is mostly made up of fat!) and offer other nutritional benefits.
But
if eggs are good for you, then why are some people
still AVOIDING them like the boogeyman?
And
that brings us to the question of the hour…
Should YOU stop
eating eggs?
The
answer boils down to a couple of basic factors.
According
to a study by the University of Texas, approximately 1.7% of
people living in the United States have egg hypersensitivity.
(Interestingly
enough, the study also indicates that “Approximately 70% of children will
outgrow egg allergy by 16 years of age and children are able to tolerate
well-cooked eggs sooner than uncooked eggs.”)
However,
even if you are one of those people who have a less-than-ideal reaction
to eggs, you should know that there are varying degrees to this:
First
of all, there are people who experience extreme symptoms like vomiting,
swelling and other signs of an allergy.
Those
who fall under this category should steer clear of eggs altogether.
There’s
no sense in risking your safety when you can have an alternate
source of protein and other nutrients.
Cases
like these are often linked to a more serious condition
(which we’ll be getting into in a bit).
But
then there are people who produce histamine in their bodies as a
response to eating egg yolk.
The
symptoms of histamine intolerance aren’t the same as a full-on allergy. They’re
not life-threatening, but they include feeling bloated and nauseous, as well as
mental fatigue.
In
this case, you might find that cutting out the yolks will make those
less severe symptoms go away.
The Plot Thickens
Now,
there’s another layer to egg intolerance that you need to know about.
As
mentioned earlier, some people who can’t eggs at all – neither yolk nor whites.
The
reason for this is a specific enzyme in eggs called lysozyme.
The
main function of enzymes like this is to keep the egg yolk safe from potential
threats such as bacteria. It cuts down these bacterial invaders on a cellular
level.
But
the problem is its ability to slip through the gut barrier, the
protective layer found in the small intestine. This keeps out potential threats
from entering your bloodstream.
The
gut barrier is made up of a cocktail of saliva, gastric acid and pancreatic
enzymes. This is designed to destroy foreign threats (e.g. bacteria, parasites,
pathogens, etc.).
If
this fails for some reason and harmful elements still get through, there’s
another defense mechanism in place. This is a tightly-knit layer of epithelial
cells called enterocytes which keeps out potential invaders.
Lysozyme
binds with otherwise harmless complexes and survives the digestion process. So,
it slips in unnoticed and completely gets through the gut barrier.
This
isn’t a threat in itself because humans actually produce lysozyme. What makes
this particular enzyme dangerous is that it also binds to harmful
bacteria.
So,
it unwittingly acts like a Trojan Horse, bringing in invaders into the
bloodstream.
Auto-what Disease?
Even
if lysozyme does make its way through the epithelial cell shield, it still
wouldn’t be a problem for healthy people.
Assuming
you have a healthy, functioning immune system, your cells would be able to push
back bacterial threats that made it past the border.
Inflammation is your body’s usual response as
it’s a defense mechanism to deal with the security threat in your gut.
What
happens here is that your body orders your white blood cells to subdue the
attackers and prevent further damage.
But
for people with autoimmune disease, this is bad news.
When
lysozyme gatecrashes the party with its unwanted guests, autoimmune sufferers
produce autoantibodies as a response.
These
are different from regular antibodies which only target specific bacteria and
other harmful pathogens.
On
the other hand, autoantibodies can’t tell friend from foe. This can have
serious consequences.
When
someone has too many autoantibodies, their immune system will start
to turn on their own body.
This
is the essence of autoimmune disease.
Autoantibodies
target healthy tissue which leads to excessive inflammation and pain. It can also lead
to organ degradation such as in the pancreas (a.k.a. Type 1 diabetes) or even
throughout the whole body (such as with lupus).
Fighting the
Barbarians at the Gate
Thus,
people who have autoimmune disease can’t have eggs. Otherwise, their immune
system will go haywire.
And
by “haywire”, I mean a host of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, vasculitis (inflammation of
the blood vessels) and celiac disease.
What
makes this problem even trickier is that drugs only manage the immune system
and suppress inflammation.
They don’t actually stop the
body from creating those nasty autoantibodies in the first place.
Here's
something more alarming: the Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA)
estimates that 1 out of 5 people in the U.S. currently have
autoimmune disease.
That
comes to a total of 50 million people living with this condition.
In a perfect world, everyone can eat eggs and make use of its nutrients.
But
with immune system problems getting more and more common, this is sadly NOT the
case.
Thanks
to the staggering amount of unhealthy, processed foods that we’re consuming by
the truckload…
…more
and more people are paying dearly for their poor eating habits.
Most
folks don't understand that the human body was designed for a different
time.
This
was when we used to eat whole, unprocessed foods that gave our bodies what it
needed.
But
today, scientists figured out how to take those foods and chemically transform
them into an unnatural state.
And
now our bodies are struggling because of the abuse we put it through.
Your
taste buds might like these artificial treats, but they wreck your gut’s
natural defense mechanism.
As such, your immune system suffers as a whole.
Once
you let those invaders through the gates, the party's over for you.
But
there is hope.
With
the power of the RIGHT food, you can start healing yourself
and reverse the damage inflicted by the Western diet.
Watch
these 2 videos about eating eggs –
What'll Happen to You If You Start
Eating 3 Eggs a Day?
Should I Eat The Egg Yolk | The
Little Known Truth!
Written
by Dr. Carl Bamlet who is a chiropractor and a certified nutrition specialist.
He creates the Food, Health & You Complete
Implementation System
which is a lifestyle guide primarily focusing on diet and nutrition.
Dr.
Carl Bamlet is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age
of nineteen, underwent surgeries and chemotherapy, adapted to a lifestyle that
eliminates all processed foods and the various toxins that people routinely get
exposed to due to the modern diet. He has been cancer free for twelve years.
He
is healthy and free from the various common lifestyle diseases. With the help
of this ebook, you can also prevent cancer, autoimmune diseases, irritable
bowel syndrome, metabolic disorders, diabetes, and many other ailments.
This
holistic guide will help you to embark on a lifestyle that is rid of everything
that ails our modern diet. The lifestyle guide does not recommend any
medication or fad diets. There is no expensive proposition or quaint lifestyle
changes. The different plans are easy to follow and they are relevant for
people of all ages and ethnicities, regardless of their history of medical
conditions.
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