Eggs & High-Protein Liquid Diet

High-protein and liquid diets have each become popular methods of losing weight, often quickly, within the past 15 years thanks to such programs as the Atkins (low-carb) and Hollywood (liquid) plans. While both can help you shed pounds, neither has been proven to be a long-term solution, particularly if your only form of protein is through liquids. Adding eggs as your lone solid food will increase your protein intake, though it won't help you reach the recommended daily dose of vitamins and minerals.

Protein Diet

High-protein diets emphasize consuming proteins and certain fats while limiting carbohydrate consumption. Devotees claim this carbohydrate-restricted diet helps them shed weight because the body begins to burns fat instead of glucose. However, since diets such as these eliminate foods such as fruit, bread and pasta, many experience side effects such as constipation or dizziness. Some doctors and nutritionists also question the long-term effects of a diet that allows such a high intake of fat, particularly wit regard to heart, kidney and liver health.

Liquid Diet

There are several types of liquid diets, all with the same promise: quick weight loss without eating solid foods. And most liquid diets do help shed pounds quickly.
Liquid diets consisting solely of protein shakes are no different, as these drinks are typically low in fat and carbs. The best are also low in sugar. However, most are high in sodium, so if you rely solely on these drinks for your nutritional needs you may end up feeling hungry and lack energy.

About Eggs

Eggs are considered one of the best sources of protein and are rich in vitamins A, D and E. Eating a couple eggs every day is beneficial to anyone who is active and hoping to maintain a healthy diet. On the downside, while the egg's yolk is where the vitamins are stored, it is also high in fat. Eggs are also high in cholesterol and sodium. So combining eggs with a liquid-protein diet will add nutrients but little in the way of fiber, vitamin C and healthy complex carbohydrates.

Synopsis

There is little doubt that a diet of nothing but eggs and protein shakes will help you lose weight fairly quickly. But anyone following such a plan should drink plenty of water (at least six 8-ounce glasses per day) and take fiber supplements to help with digestion. A better plan is to incorporate eggs and protein shakes into a balanced diet that includes healthy choices such as fruit, vegetables, breads, oats, poultry and fish.