General Practitioner Bui Dac Sang, a scientific researcher at the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and the Hanoi Traditional Medicine Association, states that chicken eggs are nutritious, safe, and appeal to many people. Eating eggs for breakfast provides energy for the day and can promote satiety.

Chicken eggs are also advantageous for their ease of preparation and convenience, making them suitable for busy individuals. With just one boiled egg or a bowl of egg noodles served with fruit, one can have a relatively complete and nutritious breakfast while easily managing calorie intake.

Thanks to their high protein content, eggs help maintain satiety, thereby limiting snacking and assisting with portion control for those managing weight. Some studies indicate that consuming eggs for breakfast can reduce ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates hunger, while increasing PYY3-36, which contributes to feelings of fullness.

Chicken eggs are a high-quality protein source, containing all essential amino acids and being easily digestible. Compared to some other protein-rich foods like beef or bacon, eggs also offer the advantage of reasonable cost and simple preparation.

While eggs contain cholesterol, numerous studies suggest that moderate egg consumption does not necessarily increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in healthy individuals. Egg yolks also contain unsaturated fats, including oleic acid (omega-9), along with many essential vitamins and minerals.

According to Traditional Eastern Medicine, chicken eggs offer several benefits, such as nourishing blood, supporting bodily recovery, and enhancing overall health. Eggs also contain vitamin B2, selenium, and many other nutrients. However, specific health benefits depend on an individual's overall diet and health condition.

Chicken eggs are a high-quality protein source, containing all essential amino acids and being easily digestible. Photo: Bui Thuy

Beyond breakfast, chicken eggs can be combined with various ingredients to create delicious and nutritious dishes:

Egg Omelet with Stink Vine Leaves

Chicken eggs are mixed with finely chopped fresh stink vine leaves (la mo), onions, and seasonings, then pan-fried. In Traditional Eastern Medicine, this dish is used to support digestive disorders, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and some gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions.

Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Egg

Sliced bitter melon is stir-fried with chicken eggs, cilantro, and seasonings. This refreshing dish is often included in diets to support conditions such as internal heat, dry mouth, and constipation.

Mugwort Egg Omelet

Chicken eggs are mixed with finely chopped mugwort (ngai cuu), minced lean pork, shallots, and seasonings, then pan-fried. This dish is consumed for conditions such as cold-induced abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, and general physical weakness.

Pan-fried Tofu with Egg

Tofu is cut into pieces, coated with a mixture of chicken eggs, onions, tomatoes, and seasonings, then pan-fried. This protein-rich dish is easy to prepare and suitable for daily meals.

Garlic Chive Soup with Egg

Garlic chives are cooked with chicken eggs, tomatoes, coriander, and seasonings. This dish is believed to nourish the spleen and kidneys (bo ty than) and is often included in diets to support individuals with poor digestion, back pain, or general debility.

Stuffed Pumpkin Blossom Soup with Egg and Pork

Pumpkin blossoms are stuffed with a mixture of chicken eggs, pork, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and seasonings, then cooked as soup or fried. This dish provides protein and many nutrients, making it suitable for family meals.

Simple Egg Soup

Chicken eggs are cooked with tomatoes, spring onions, coriander, and seasonings to create a simple, easy-to-eat soup. This dish is considered cooling and nourishing (bo mat) and is often used in diets to aid digestion and reduce internal heat.

Egg Drop Soup with Mushrooms

Chicken eggs are cooked with lean pork, tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, cornstarch, sesame oil, and spring onions and coriander. This soup provides protein and many nutrients, making it suitable for children, older adults, or those needing nutritional supplementation.

Thuy Quynh