Egg Coffee: the Latest Fit Trend

While some people say that egg coffee is the perfect aid to muscle recovery, others do not understand the combination.

Eggs have been monster for quite a while, but now it looks like they are the best friend of those looking for a fit body. Scrambled, starred or poached. In any case, they rarely fail at breakfast, right next to your cup of coffee.

But well, this is the traditional version, but now there is a more modern one: raw egg. Wait, it’s not over yet: inside your coffee.

This new healthy world trend consists in simply dumping an egg into your morning coffee. According to the magazine “Runners World”, this is already an ancient practice of Hungarian, Scandinavian and Vietnamese culture. Without knowing why, it seems to have arrived with some dynamism to the United States.

Result? A thick, creamy and sweet drink, according to egg coffee followers.
Egg Coffee

But is it not dangerous to eat a raw egg?
If the egg is contaminated with salmonella, you may be sick. That’s why you should cook well your eggs before you eat them. However, according to the American Egg Board, the coffee temperature is enough to kill any bacteria, making it safe. Eggs need to cook at 160 degrees and coffee water preparation is about 200, so it is ok.

Another way to ensure safety is to bet on biological eggs, especially if you are not sure about the temperature.

According to the American publication:

«This blend gives a reinforced dose of protein and good fats, which can help in muscle recovery. Apart from that, it continues to have the same benefits as if you only ingested the egg: it helps in weight loss, improves vision and even strengthens the immune system.»

On the other hand, Heather Mangieri, a nutritionist and spokeswoman for the Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Pennsylvania says that:

«An egg has varying amounts of 13 different essential vitamins and minerals plus six grams of high quality protein. There’s no added benefit if we put it in the coffee.»

So, we guess is up to you. But, one thing is certain: this trend has come like a thunder into the fit world. If you decide to try it, just be sure to pay attention to your coffee temperature, ok?
Have you tried egg coffee, already? Are you willing to? Tell us what you think.