Q: Good afternoon ma’am. Is it true that mixture of milk and raw egg can make someone fat?

A: My mum told me the strangest story about something I used to do when I was a child. According to her (I must admit I have my doubts!😊) I would wake up in the middle of the night and crack open an egg and drink it. What?? I can’t imagine doing that! I love to eat eggs, don’t get me wrong – fried eggs, scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, poached eggs etc. But, not raw eggs. I cannot stand the smell of raw eggs. If one accidentally breaks on my work surface or floor (Heaven forbid!) I scrub at it like a maniac, because I can’t just stand the smell.

So, to hear that I used to actually wake up to indulge in this ‘treat’? I find it difficult to reconcile. Guys, I’m traumatized all over again, just thinking of this! 😊

Did anyone of you experience this raw egg business when you were younger…or even now?

But back to our question for today…

Does milk + raw egg make you fat?

Short answer:
It can contribute to weight gain but not magically.

Milk and eggs together create a high-protein, calorie-dense drink.
It contains:
• Complete protein (all essential amino acids)
• Calcium and vitamin D (bone health)
• Choline (brain health)
• Vitamins A & B12 (immune support)

So yes, it can lead to weight gain if you’re consuming excess calories overall.

But…

Raw eggs carry a risk of Salmonella infection, which can cause severe diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration and especially dangerous for children.

Also:
• Cooked eggs are easier to digest
• Protein absorption is better when eggs are cooked
• Some people experience bloating when combining heavy dairy + raw protein

So, if you’re trying to add weight:

Use cooked eggs instead.

Or use pasteurised eggs if consuming raw.

Focus on balanced, safe calorie increase😊

– Dr Ketch