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Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, because they are extremely high in protein, iron, zinc and a ton of vitamins that can help you maintain a healthy weight. There are so many versatile ways to prepare eggs, so it’s easy to incorporate them into your diet frequently. But there is one way you might be making eggs that could actually make them pretty bad for you.
Whether you scramble, poach, fry, boil or bake an egg, you need to season it to get the most out of its flavors. The most basic seasonings always include salt and pepper, which are great for flavoring but might not be so good for your health.
The one downside to eggs is that on their own, their flavor can be a bit bland or monotonous - and this can lead to many people over-salting their eggs. Adding salt to your eggs can really enhance their flavor, but also really harm your blood pressure.
Taking in too much sodium can raise your blood pressure, and eating too much salt frequently may even put you at risk of developing hypertension. The FDA recommends people limit their salt intake to 2,300 milligrams of salt per day, which equals about a teaspoon.
Next time you make eggs, pay careful attention to how much salt you're using. If you find that you're frequently over-salting to add flavor, try adding extra veggies to your egg dish to diversify the flavors as an alternative to extra salt.
