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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Are boiled eggs good for you? Here's what experts have to say.
If you're after a nutrient-dense breakfast, boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to pack in a few essential nutrients –from antioxidants to B vitamins to choline. Because you're not adding extra oils or fats into the cooking process, boiled eggs are considered to be one of the healthiest kinds of eggs to eat, says Jeremy O'Neal, a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management, and licensed dietitian nutritionist specialist in the UI Health Bariatric Surgery Program. All around, boiled eggs are a low calorie, protein-rich food. What else is there to know about this breakfast staple? We asked the experts to break down all the nutrients found in boiled eggs, how much protein they actually contain and why (for most people) they're a great food to incorporate into an everyday, balanced diet. One large boiled egg contains 72 calories, nearly 5 grams of fat and around 1.5 grams of saturated fat, says O'Neal. Eggs, and egg yolks in particular, pack a punch with vitamins and minerals. They're a good source of vitamin A, B vitamins, riboflavin, folate, iron and zinc, he says. Eggs are also one of the best sources of choline, a mineral that's especially important during pregnancy because it supports the production of acetylcholine, which helps with muscular contractions, he says. Choline has also shown to be important in promoting cognitive function in older adults, says Dr. Amar Dave, a lifestyle medicine specialist with MedStar Health. There's around 6 to 7 grams of protein in one large boiled egg, says O'Neal. Boiled eggs are protein-rich, though you can't rely on them alone to meet all your daily protein needs (which is essential for muscle growth and recovery). Your protein intake depends on two factors: your body weight, and how much you exercise. For adults, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein is at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, according to Harvard Health. So, if someone weighs 180 pounds, it's recommended they eat around 65 grams of protein a day, says O'Neal. If you're someone who's very active, you're going to need to consume a bit more protein than the average person, somewhere between 1.2 grams to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. If you're pregnant, it's also recommended your protein intake be higher than average, around 1.1 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, he says. What are seed oils? What you need to know about the food group deemed the 'hateful eight' In the context of a balanced diet, for most people, it's perfectly fine to eat two to three boiled eggs per day if you wanted to, says O'Neal. The Dietary Guidelines for America 2020-2025 recommends eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy (or soy as an alternative), healthy oils and protein-rich foods. It's especially important to diversify your protein sources, says Dave. To help meet your protein goals, consider incorporating a mix of lean meats, poultry and eggs. As for plant-based protein sources, he recommends eating foods like steel cut oats, legumes, seeds, lentils and tofu. Noted: Building muscle requires a higher protein intake. But eating too much protein isn't safe. If you have high cholesterol, you may have heard you should either limit your intake of eggs, or avoid eating them entirely. The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O'Neal. One large egg contains approximately 200 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, according to the USDA's Food Data Central. 'Eggs are definitely a larger source of dietary cholesterol, but the association between regular dietary cholesterol consumption, and then high (blood) cholesterol and coronary artery disease, has not been well proven,' says Dave. The relationship between dietary and blood cholesterol has been up for debate for decades, and according to a 2022 review published in Nutrients, recent research still hasn't been able to establish a direct link. So, if you're someone who's at risk for high cholesterol, it's probably more important to turn your attention to the amount of saturated fat that a boiled egg contains. That's because diets high in saturated fat are strongly correlated with high blood cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, says Dave. However, even if you have high cholesterol, it still doesn't mean you need to avoid boiled eggs full stop. If you're following a balanced dietary pattern that limits your intake of saturated fat in other areas, like swapping red meats for lean meat, avoiding ultra-processed foods and instead eating lots of vegetables, boiled eggs could (in moderation) could be a nutritious, protein-rich addition to your diet, O'Neal says. And as always, if you have any dietary concerns, talk to your healthcare provider to discuss an eating pattern that supports your individual health needs. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are boiled eggs good for you? Plus, what to know about the calories.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Are boiled eggs good for you? Here's what experts have to say.
If you're after a nutrient-dense breakfast, boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to pack in a few essential nutrients –from antioxidants to B vitamins to choline. Because you're not adding extra oils or fats into the cooking process, boiled eggs are considered to be one of the healthiest kinds of eggs to eat, says Jeremy O'Neal, a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management, and licensed dietitian nutritionist specialist in the UI Health Bariatric Surgery Program. All around, boiled eggs are a low calorie, protein-rich food. What else is there to know about this breakfast staple? We asked the experts to break down all the nutrients found in boiled eggs, how much protein they actually contain and why (for most people) they're a great food to incorporate into an everyday, balanced diet. One large boiled egg contains 72 calories, nearly 5 grams of fat and around 1.5 grams of saturated fat, says O'Neal. Eggs, and egg yolks in particular, pack a punch with vitamins and minerals. They're a good source of vitamin A, B vitamins, riboflavin, folate, iron and zinc, he says. Eggs are also one of the best sources of choline, a mineral that's especially important during pregnancy because it supports the production of acetylcholine, which helps with muscular contractions, he says. Choline has also shown to be important in promoting cognitive function in older adults, says Dr. Amar Dave, a lifestyle medicine specialist with MedStar Health. There's around 6 to 7 grams of protein in one large boiled egg, says O'Neal. Boiled eggs are protein-rich, though you can't rely on them alone to meet all your daily protein needs (which is essential for muscle growth and recovery). Your protein intake depends on two factors: your body weight, and how much you exercise. For adults, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein is at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, according to Harvard Health. So, if someone weighs 180 pounds, it's recommended they eat around 65 grams of protein a day, says O'Neal. If you're someone who's very active, you're going to need to consume a bit more protein than the average person, somewhere between 1.2 grams to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. If you're pregnant, it's also recommended your protein intake be higher than average, around 1.1 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, he says. What are seed oils? What you need to know about the food group deemed the 'hateful eight' In the context of a balanced diet, for most people, it's perfectly fine to eat two to three boiled eggs per day if you wanted to, says O'Neal. The Dietary Guidelines for America 2020-2025 recommends eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy (or soy as an alternative), healthy oils and protein-rich foods. It's especially important to diversify your protein sources, says Dave. To help meet your protein goals, consider incorporating a mix of lean meats, poultry and eggs. As for plant-based protein sources, he recommends eating foods like steel cut oats, legumes, seeds, lentils and tofu. Noted: Building muscle requires a higher protein intake. But eating too much protein isn't safe. If you have high cholesterol, you may have heard you should either limit your intake of eggs, or avoid eating them entirely. The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O'Neal. One large egg contains approximately 200 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, according to the USDA's Food Data Central. 'Eggs are definitely a larger source of dietary cholesterol, but the association between regular dietary cholesterol consumption, and then high (blood) cholesterol and coronary artery disease, has not been well proven,' says Dave. The relationship between dietary and blood cholesterol has been up for debate for decades, and according to a 2022 review published in Nutrients, recent research still hasn't been able to establish a direct link. So, if you're someone who's at risk for high cholesterol, it's probably more important to turn your attention to the amount of saturated fat that a boiled egg contains. That's because diets high in saturated fat are strongly correlated with high blood cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, says Dave. However, even if you have high cholesterol, it still doesn't mean you need to avoid boiled eggs full stop. If you're following a balanced dietary pattern that limits your intake of saturated fat in other areas, like swapping red meats for lean meat, avoiding ultra-processed foods and instead eating lots of vegetables, boiled eggs could (in moderation) could be a nutritious, protein-rich addition to your diet, O'Neal says. And as always, if you have any dietary concerns, talk to your healthcare provider to discuss an eating pattern that supports your individual health needs. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are boiled eggs good for you? Plus, what to know about the calories.
CBS News
19-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Chicago's UI Health gives a second chance to severely wounded Ukrainian soldier
The war in Ukraine is now in its third year, and many times, soldiers on the front line cannot find the medical treatment they need to stay in their own country. One organization is helping bring wounded Ukrainian servicemen to the U.S. and specifically Chicago. Treatment for many of the soldiers lasts months, if not years, and UI Health at the University of Illinois Chicago — a hospital in a city with such a large Ukrainian population — has offered support when the medicine overseas isn't enough. Dennys Slukhai is a soldier-turned-patient whom CBS News Chicago met in an exam room at UI Health. He lost both his legs in a battle, and an explosion tore through his colon. "The war surgeons in Ukraine, they did a great job in saving his life, in stabilizing — but there was a big part of the bowel missing," said Dr. Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti, chief of general, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery at UI Health. Giulianotti outlined how serious the explosion that caused Slukhai's injuries were. "It was not just a bullet. It was an explosion," he said, "and you know, modern weapons are terrible, are so powerful, and so the entire middle part of the colon was missing." Slukhai's injuries were so severe that he could not receive treatment in his home country. So doctors at UI Health took action. "As I am Ukrainian, it feels extremely satisfying that besides, you know, praying, I can actually put my hands and help those who are in need physically and mentally," said Dr. Yevhen Pavelko, a general surgeon at UI Health. Slukhai is one of about 10 soldiers brought to the U.S. from Ukraine by Revived Soldiers Ukraine since 2022. After almost two years of treatment, he is finally about to be fitted for prosthetics — so that his options are open. Speaking through an interpreter, Slukhai said he would do it all again to help his country. When the war started, he was already serving Ukraine as a police officer, so there was no question he would enlist in the army. He was on a mission to rescue wounded soldiers, when he said a Russian grenade exploded on his team's way home. "We ask Ukraine doctors to give us cases that need the most attention," said Iryna Discipio, president and founder of Revived Soldiers Ukraine. "They don't have time, and they don't have medicine to assist Ukraine and the servicemen." Revived Soldiers Ukraine facilitated Slukhai's transfer to UI Health for treatment. The organization's goal is to get soldiers the help they need so they can go back. In Slukhai's case, he wants to pass his knowledge to younger service members. And when there is peace, he dreams of using his second chance to become a dentist. Revived Soldiers Ukraine has also built rehab facilities in Ukraine modeled after facilities in America. They work with doctors around the U.S. who will offer their expertise to help soldiers with some of the worst injuries.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two released without charges in connection with wounding of 4-year-old boy
Authorities released two people Friday evening after questioning them in connection with a shooting that seriously wounded a 4-year-old boy as he rode in his family's minivan in the McKinley Park neighborhood Wednesday evening. According to Chicago police, prosecutors cited inconsistent statements from the victims and witnesses of the shooting when they denied charges, as well as the possibility that the shooting could have been in self-defense. Representatives with the Cook County state's attorney's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The boy was in the minivan with three other children, his parents and uncle when he was shot, just south of the intersection of 31st Street and Ashland Avenue. His mother told police she saw a white Infiniti follow them south down Ashland Avenue beginning at West Cermak Road, with a woman driving and a man in the front seat, before she heard gunshots and realized her son had been hit. Surveillance footage captured the man firing from the passenger seat of the car, according to police. Officers recovered a gun and a spent magazine when they first located the Infiniti. The boy's family first took him to UI Health for medical attention, where he was stabilized and then taken to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back. The gunshots left a hole about a foot and a half long in the back windshield of the minivan. The child's parents did not respond to multiple requests for comment. The investigation by Wentworth Area detectives remained open and ongoing.
Chicago Tribune
17-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Two released without charges in connection with wounding of 4-year-old boy
Authorities released two people Friday evening after questioning them in connection with a shooting that seriously wounded a 4-year-old boy as he rode in his family's minivan in the McKinley Park neighborhood Wednesday evening. According to Chicago police, prosecutors cited inconsistent statements from the victims and witnesses of the shooting when they denied charges, as well as the possibility that the shooting could have been in self-defense. Representatives with the Cook County state's attorney's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The boy was in the minivan with three other children, his parents and uncle when he was shot, just south of the intersection of 31st Street and Ashland Avenue. His mother told police she saw a white Infiniti follow them south down Ashland Avenue beginning at West Cermak Road, with a woman driving and a man in the front seat, before she heard gunshots and realized her son had been hit. Surveillance footage captured the man firing from the passenger seat of the car, according to police. Officers recovered a gun and a spent magazine when they first located the Infiniti. The boy's family first took him to UI Health for medical attention, where he was stabilized and then taken to Stroger Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back. The gunshots left a hole about a foot and a half long in the back windshield of the minivan. The child's parents did not respond to multiple requests for comment. The investigation by Wentworth Area detectives remained open and ongoing.
