Social media viral 'egg coffee'. Indians are now sipping this popular Vietnamese drink. This coffee is made with raw egg yolk. It contains everything from condensed milk to sugar. It tastes delicious too. But how suitable is this drink for the body?
Coffee is actually good for health. You can drink 2-3 cups of coffee per day. But without milk and sugar. Occasionally drinking coffee with milk and sugar is not harmful. But experts say coffee made with raw eggs may not be healthy. Though visually appealing and delicious to taste, 'egg coffee' is not beneficial for health.
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What problems can occur from drinking coffee made with eggs?
Food poisoning
Drinking coffee made with eggs can cause stomach upset. Eating raw eggs increases the risk of salmonella bacterial infection. This bacteria directly affects the intestines. This leads to various problems like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. The risk of food poisoning is highest.
Digestive problems
Raw eggs are not easy to digest. Many people suffer from bloating, gas, vomiting and other problems when eating raw eggs. Besides, those who have acid reflux problems should not eat eggs and coffee together. This can worsen the problem.
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Excessive calories
Along with raw eggs, condensed milk, cream and sugar are used in making this coffee. This increases the calorie content. So drinking this coffee regularly can lead to weight gain. Insulin resistance can also develop. Even cholesterol can increase. Sometimes the risk of metabolic diseases also increases.
Effects of caffeine
Drinking this egg coffee multiple times a day will increase caffeine levels in the body. This can increase heart rate and create discomfort in the body. Sometimes anxiety and sleep problems occur. So instead of drinking coffee with eggs, drink regular coffee. Make it a habit to drink black coffee without milk and sugar.
