The foods we consume can either be good or bad for your health. Here are some pros and cons of several foods;
Eggs
Benefits of eggs
• They are highly nutritious as they contain proteins, healthy fats, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamins A, B2, B12, B5, B6, D, and E, all essential to the body.
• Eggs lower the risks of heart diseases and stroke by increasing good HDL cholesterol.
• The nutrients in eggs, such as vitamin E helps in preventing night blindness and improving eye health; choline properties boost brain health while the proteins aid in the repair and replacement of worn-out tissues or muscles.
Cons
• The high cholesterol in egg yolks can be bad for the health or cause certain cancers.
• Eating bad-cooked eggs can trigger stomach disorders such as bloating, stomach gas, and salmonella.
Cod Fish
Benefits
• Codfish is high in lean proteins, B vitamins, and other minerals that have the following benefits to the body;
• It boosts heart health.
• Low in mercury hence has less toxic effects after consumption.
• It’s high in vitamin D nutrients that can boost your immune.
Cons
• It’s low in healthy omega-3 fats, unlike other fatty fish.
• Poorly cooked codfish can trigger vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain.
Tuna
Benefits of tuna
• Tuna is a fatty fish high in healthy omega-3 fats, B vitamins, iron, vitamin C, zinc, selenium, and other nutrients that;
• Improve heart health and overall immune.
• Regulate cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
• Enhance circulation
• They are good for eye health and lower triglycerides.
Cons
Water pollution increases mercury levels in tuna; when not cooked well, this can lead to poisoning and heart disorders.
