If soy milk cannot be consumed together with eggs, does that mean it’s a waste? Nutritionists break down two myths

Drinking soy milk for breakfast seems to be nutritious and delicious. However, there are rumors on the Internet that "soy milk and eggs cannot be eaten together, otherwise it will be a waste" and "soy milk should not be consumed on an empty stomach, the calories will be consumed." What is the truth behind these two common soy milk myths? Let’s hear what the nutritionist has to say.

Myth 1: Soy milk and eggs cannot be eaten together? Nutritionist: Both should be boiled.

The reason why "soy milk and eggs cannot be eaten together" is rumored on the Internet: soy milk contains trypsin inhibitors, which will hinder the body's digestion of protein and affect the nutrient absorption of eggs and milk. This means that if you mix these two foods, the nutrients cannot be absorbed and it can be said that you are eating in vain.

This is of course another false rumor! The key point is that as long as both are boiled and fried, there will be no problem. Nutritionist You Weiming pointed out that have people ever thought about why raw soy milk and raw eggs need to be boiled and fried before they can be eaten? ? It turns out that raw soy milk contains special plant protein, and raw eggs contain special biological protein. If these protein structures are not fully heated, it will 100% hinder the intestinal digestion of protein and cause abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Nutritionist You Weiming pointed out that raw soy milk contains soy saponins and trypsin inhibitors, which can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa and affect protein absorption, causing vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Raw eggs contain mucin, albumin, and lysozyme, which inhibit the body's ability to digest protein normally, hinder growth and development, and repair body tissues. There is also concern that raw eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella. Therefore, people don’t have to worry. As long as the soy milk and eggs are boiled and fried, they can be eaten together without any worries.

Soy milk and eggs are nutritious, and they are also great with these

As for drinking soy milk and eating it with eggs for breakfast, is it the perfect combination for a nutritious meal? Soy milk and eggs are both high-quality protein foods, and their nutritional value exceeds that of bird's nest and chicken essence. Soy milk is a plant protein that contains soy isoflavones, lecithin, plant sterols, and unsaturated fatty acids. Many scientific literatures have shown that it can improve cardiovascular disease. Eggs are animal protein that contains vitamins A, D, and B complex and are very easily absorbed by the human body. They can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and can also improve the cognitive function of the elderly and increase visual and verbal memory. Therefore, eating soy milk and eggs together is more helpful to promote good health.

In addition to drinking soy milk with eggs, what other foods can be consumed with soy milk to achieve a balanced nutrition and meet the protein intake of a meal? Nutritionist You Weiming pointed out that drinking 1 to 2 cups of unsweetened soy milk (240 ml/cup) for breakfast every day is good for health. It is recommended that unsweetened soy milk, which is low in calories, be paired with vegetables, meat, eggs, and whole-wheat toast to get nutritious protein for breakfast, which is very suitable for both children and adults.

Myth 2: It is not advisable to drink soy milk on an empty stomach? Nutritionist: It is better to pair it with sugary foods

In addition, there is a rumor on the Internet that soy milk should not be consumed on an empty stomach. Is this true? If you drink soy milk on an empty stomach, the protein in the soy milk will often be quickly converted into calories and consumed in the human body, and will not be able to play a nutritional role. The main component of soy milk is protein. For the body, the main use of protein is to regulate physiological functions, growth and development, and build and repair tissues. If soy milk is used as calories, it would be a great loss.

In order to save protein from being over-consumed for energy production, the main reason why it is not suitable to drink soy milk on an empty stomach is that if it is not paired with carbohydrate foods, the protein in soy milk can easily be used as calories. Nutritionist You Weiming recommends the following light meal options: breakfast: soy milk with whole wheat sandwiches, lunch: soy milk with rice balls made from grains and fresh vegetables. As for sugars, as long as you choose high-quality whole grains wisely, you can save the waste of protein in soy milk.

Drink hot soy milk with eggs and make sure they are fully cooked

Finally, a reminder that soy milk should be drunk cooked, and eggs should also be cooked. However, if an egg is added to hot soy milk, it may not be fully cooked, and you need to worry about bacterial problems. Cases of Salmonella poisoning caused by eggs are heard from time to time. The main reason is that Salmonella is attached to the eggshell. The eggshell accidentally falls into a raw egg. When the raw egg is not fully cooked, Salmonella has a chance to survive. If children or elders with poor immunity eat it, they will experience diarrhea, abdominal pain, chills, fever (high fever maintained at 38-40℃), nausea, vomiting and other symptoms within about 4 to 48 hours, and will recover after about 2 to 3 days.