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On June 13, 2024, egg prices hit a new low in nearly 2 years, prompting the agriculture ministry to advise reducing egg-related menu prices for dining establishments. Despite the drop in prices, nutritionists recommend consuming only one egg a day, especially for cardiovascular disease patients, to avoid adverse health effects like cholesterol issues. They discourage indulging in dishes like butter-fried omelets or overly salty braised eggs. Exceeding one egg daily can pose challenges for cholesterol and heart health, potentially impacting blood lipid control and even burdening the kidneys in the long run. While eggs provide protein, it's advisable to balance protein intake from other sources like milk, yogurt, seafood, or plant proteins like soy milk and tofu. Recommended cooking methods for heart health include avoiding butter in frying for dishes like omelets and baked eggs, and for those with high blood pressure, staying away from overly salty braised eggs. Boiled eggs, eggs fried in vegetable oil, and steamed eggs are considered suitable, and dishes like tomato scrambled eggs or baked eggs with cucumbers and zucchinis are recommended. Nutritionists stress the importance of fully cooking eggs due to the prevalence of Salmonella in Taiwan, with undercooked eggs posing a health risk. Boiled eggs are recommended over semi-cooked eggs for safety. The article also highlights various egg preparation methods that replace starch with egg yolk in dishes like lion heads using flour or lotus root powder. The Taiwan government's efforts to manage surplus eggs, including potential subsidies for retiring hens, are also mentioned.
Source: YAHOO