The boiled egg diet has become a popular method for losing weight since it features eggs—especially boiled eggs—as the main part of the meals and at the same time limits carbohydrate and total calorie consumption.
However, although eggs are nutritious, focusing mainly on them is not equivalent to adopting a wellbalanced diet for weight loss.
Pros of the boiled egg diet Eggs provide good-quality protein Protein contributes to a feeling of fullness and therefore makes eggs a convenient choice for those who are trying to reduce their calorie intake; it can also help in maintaining muscle when one is losing weight.
Boiled eggs are relatively low in calories You don't need to add any butter or oil when boiling eggs, which makes this a relatively calorie-conscious method of preparing them.
They can keep you feeling full For some people, a breakfast or meal that is high in protein may help to reduce hunger, which could in turn make it easier to regulate their total food intake.
Cons of the boiled egg diet It can be too restrictive The main worry isn't the boiled eggs themselves but rather the generally restrictive character of many different versions of the diet. It can be difficult to get enough fibre and a wide variety of nutrients if grains, legumes, fruits and other foods are eliminated or greatly reduced.
Weight loss isn't necessarily because of eggs When somebody loses weight as a result of sticking to the diet, the most probable cause is a calorie deficit, not any particular ability of boiled eggs to burn fat. Moreover, restrictive diets can also be hard to keep up with over a long period of time.
Eating eggs excessively isn't advisable for everyone Egg yolks contain a large amount of dietary cholesterol. Instead of following the earlier advice to avoid eggs completely, the present evidence is more complicated and it is usually possible for healthy people to include eggs in a balanced diet.