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.
Pour hot water into the baking dish to come partway up the sides of the ramekins. Very hot tap water is fine, or you can heat water on the stove until it's just starting to steam. 6. Bake the Eggs: Transfer the baking dish with the ramekins of eggs to the middle rack of the oven. Bake until the whites are set: 12-15 minutes for runny yolks, 15-18 minutes for soft-cooked yolks, or 20 minutes for hard-cooked yolks. Remove the ramekins with oven mitts and eat immediately with toast for dipping.