In a world where protein quest has become central to food routines, Tiktok surprises us once again with a culinary trend as staggered as “6 eggs, 6 ways”. Launched by the user @alexkhosieyo, this viral mode consists in taste six halves of hard eggs, each decorated with a different or even unexpected garnish. Please note, associations may surprise.
The viral recipe: an egg, a thousand possibilities
The principle is simple: we cut three hard eggs in half, then we associate them with six various ingredients or sauces, often drew from the pantry. Each association receives a eccentric name, often in -egg. Here are some examples become cult:
- The Megg : egg + mayonnaise, a nod to the classic egg salad;
- The pegg : egg + pickle, for an explosion of crunch and brine;
- The Begg : egg + cream cheese + bagel -style seasoning;
- PB & Jegg : egg + peanut butter + jam-surprising, but greeted for its sweet and savory balance;
- The TEGG : egg + tzatziki, a Mediterranean freshness;
- Bregg : egg + chopped beef + ketchup + mustard – minimalist burger way.
Other variants such as SEGG (soy sauce), SPEGG (spicy mayonnaise) or the Yegg (yogurt) continue to proliferate on the platform.
A fun way to increase your protein intake?
Beyond the fun side, this trend raises a relevant question: is it really beneficial for health? For Lisa Moskovitz, dietitian for Real Simplethe answer is rather positive:
“I often recommend eggs as a rapid, nutritious and high quality protein source. This trend can encourage to vary the ways of consuming them, while enjoying essential nutrients.”
And for good reason, eggs are a concentrate of good nutrients:
- Full protein who help maintain muscle mass;
- Vitamin D : essential for bones and the immune system;
- Choline : important for the brain and metabolism;
- Iron, vitamins B and E : for energy and cell health.
Studies support their benefits
A study by the University of Fairfield in the United States also demonstrated the positive effects of daily consumption of three eggs for four weeks. Result: improvement of lipid rates, reduction in insulin resistance, and increase in vitamins and mineral levels in the blood. Other experiments carried out with daily eggs consumption have demonstrated amazing benefits throughout the body. Like Nick Norwitz, a doctoral student at Harvard, who had decided to devour 24 eggs per day for a month, or more than 700 eggs in total. Surprise: at the end of the challenge, its “bad” cholesterol (LDL) rate had… fell.
“This experience is interesting because it shows once again that it is not foods rich in cholesterol that increase cholesterol in the blood”explained for us Raphaël Gruman, dietitian-nutritionist in a previous article. “Food only brings fifth of the LDL rate in the blood. The remaining 80 % is produced directly by the body” he adjusted.
But watch out for traps
Like any viral trend, it must be adopted with discernment. Some points of vigilance:
- The choice of garnishes : Watch out for too oily or sweet sauces. The objective is to balance flavors and nutritional intake;
- Cholesterol : eggs contain food cholesterol. If they do not pose a problem for the majority of people, those with hypercholesterolemia must remain moderate or favor egg whites.
Also, Lisa Moskovitz also recommends varying her protein sources for a more balanced diet: “Avocado on wholemeal bread, a bowl of Greek yogurt or a smoothie with chia seeds can also make excellent snacks” she completes.
A star food for creative cuisine
But if this trend intrigues you, it can be an opportunity to rediscover the versatility of eggs. With the shell, scrambled, poached, in frittata or in revisited Tiktok version, the eggs adapt to all tastes. To optimize their benefits, preferably choose organic or outdoor eggs, from breeding respectful of animal welfare.