As a result of increased water and salt removal, most diuretics also cause the body to lose potassium. This can be problematic because potassium is important for good health, especially if you have high blood pressure.
Place the dish of eggs in a larger dish and add enough water to reach about halfway up the sides. Place the eggs in the oven. Bake the eggs for 7 minutes for a runny yolk and for 8 to 9 minutes for a firm yolk. Carefully take the eggs out of the oven.
Bring the water up to a boil, then lower it to a rapid simmer. Add the eggs to the pot, and then begin timing. If you're just cooking one or two eggs, five minutes is perfect for a runny yolk, or cook as long as seven minutes for a more firmly set, but still spoonable, yolk.If you're cooking three or four eggs, add an extra few seconds to your timing.dd the eggs to the pot, and then begin timing. If you're just cooking one or two eggs, five minutes is perfect for a runny yolk, or cook as long as seven minutes for a more firmly set, but still spoonable, yolk. If you're cooking three or four eggs, add an extra few seconds to your timing.