Can you eat eggs and milk together? | The Times of India (2024)

Have you been drinking milk after eating eggs or just mixing the two to build muscles faster? Then it's time to pause and read. Whether you are planning to lose or gain weight, eggs and milk are two quintessential foods that are always there on the diet chart, but have you ever thought, what happens when you mix the two?

Eggs are one of the most loved foods, not just for their delicious taste and texture, but also for their health quotient. Both eggs and milk are packed with the goodness of healthy fats, proteins, amino acids and the goodness of calcium, which is needed for the development and better functioning of the body and brain. As per Ayurveda, it is believed that consuming two forms of protein at the same time can impact digestion and cause bloating, discomfort, stomach ache and even diarrhea. However, eggs and milk are mostly used together in cooking and baking.

Eating eggs with milk has always been a matter of debate, while some say it is good for boosting muscle strength, others believe that this amalgamation can cause indigestion and even trigger skin infections in some cases. However, mixing eggs and milk for baking and cooking has no side effects; rather the mélange of two can naturally boost the health quotient while improving the taste and texture of the food. However, eating or mixing raw eggs is a strict ‘No’ as it may pose several health issues.

Experts suggest that eating or mixing raw or uncooked eggs with milk can simply trigger digestive ailments, affect digestion and may cause diseases like Salmonella. This practice of combining milk and raw eggs can cause food poisoning as well as Biotin deficiency, this happens when the proteins in the egg bind with the Biotin compounds and hampers its absorption in the body. This is why mixing raw eggs with milk is a bad idea.

People who are trying to build muscles often consume raw eggs and milk for faster development of muscles and body, but this can also increase their risk of cholesterol in the long run. Thus, if you are actually seeking to build a strong body and improve overall health it is best to consume cooked eggs and milk, but make sure if you want to avoid any issues with digestion and gut health, then it is suggested to keep a gap of an hour between the consumption of two types of protein.