By Ashima Sharda Mahindra

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Eggs are super nutritious foods – considered “superfoods” due to their exceptional nutrient density, which includes high-quality protein, essential vitamins like D and B12, minerals like choline and selenium, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. Apart from helping you lose weight, eggs support your brain function, eye health, heart health, and muscle maintenance. Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi has devised five easy ways you can also eat them if you have inflammation. According to Dr Sethi, rather than eating them plain, you can try adding a few natural anti-inflammatory ingredients to make them more powerful. Eat whole eggs A single whole egg is packed with an amazing range of nutrients. According to Dr Sethi, apart from vitamins, minerals, high-quality protein, good fats, whole eggs are great natural suppliers of vitamins B12, B2, A, and B6. A large egg contains 77 calories, with 6 grams of quality protein, 5 grams of fat, and trace amounts of carbohydrates. Also, you do not need to worry about cholesterol, as “for most people, up to two eggs a day is perfectly fine. The cholesterol scare around eggs is outdated science,” Dr Sethi told his followers on Instagram. One large egg contains 212 mg of cholesterol, which is a lot compared to most other foods. It is also very important to know that almost all the nutrients are contained in the yolk; the white contains only protein. Add turmeric Turmeric is among the best spices you must incorporate into your daily meals. Adding a pinch of turmeric to your eggs not only elevates their taste but is essential to reducing inflammation. You can also add pepper, which helps activate turmeric to showcase its anti-inflammatory powers. Turmeric has curcumin, a bioactive substance that helps fight inflammation, which helps fight conditions and diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Add salt Salt is essential for your body’s fundamental processes as it helps support nerve function, facilitate muscle contraction, and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. Adding a pinch of salt while cooking your eggs can help make them anti-inflammatory as well. Salt aids the balance of electrolytes and fluids – thereby improving hydration and contributing to a healthy nervous system. However, remember that your body needs only a small amount, and excessive salt intake is strongly linked to health issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. Add vegetables “Load your eggs with veggies like onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and even olives,” said Dr Sethi. Vegetables add fibre, antioxidants, and healthy fats that your gut microbes love. Vegetables enhance nutrient absorption – especially fat-soluble vitamins like carotenoids and Vitamin E, due to the fat and protein in eggs. This combination increases nutritional value, promotes feelings of fullness, and provides a broader range of vitamins and antioxidants, contributing to eye health, brain function, and reduced risks of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. Cook them gently There are a variety of nutritious and delicious dishes you can make with eggs, which include omelette or scrambled eggs, all of which are anti-inflammatory and nutritious.