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Post by combine on Jan 23, 2020 23:49:37 GMT
The vast majority of recent research suggests that eggs pose no risk to our health and are much more likely to provide health benefits. Even so, having eggs for breakfast every day probably isn't healthiest option, either – at least as it's recommended we have a varied diet rather than put all our eggs in one basket.  |
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Post by twin on Feb 3, 2020 0:51:07 GMT
The risk of heart disease starts to increase slightly if you eat more than an average of 1-3 eggs a day, depending on your body size and weight. The risk factor is related to cholesterol, which can also be found in other foods, so if you eat less of them and more of eggs (or vice vera), the combined result is what counts. Other cholesterol-rich foods include shellfish, dairy products and red meat. CHALONER WOODS/GETTY IMAGES  |
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Post by combine on Mar 8, 2020 1:43:04 GMT
The myth that eggs increase your cholosterol level is busted. Most of the cholesterol in our body is made by our liver - it doesn't come from cholesterol we eat. The liver is stimulated to make cholesterol primarily by saturated fat and trans fat in our diet, not dietary cholesterol. A large egg contains little saturated fat-about 1.5 grams (g). And research has confirmed that eggs also contain many healthy nutrients, like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are good for the eyes; choline, which is good for the brain and nerves; and various vitamins (A, B and D). In fact, just one large egg contains 270 international units (IU) of vitamin A and 41 IU of vitamin D. One large egg also contains about 6 g of protein and 72 calories. Based on that - for most people, an egg a day does not increase your risk of a heart attack, a stroke or any other type of cardiovascular disease. No more than three eggs per week is wise if you have diabetes, are at high risk for heart disease from other causes (such as smoking) or already have heart disease. Of course, it matters greatly what you eat with your eggs. The saturated fat in butter, cheese, bacon, sausage, muffins or scones, for example, raises your blood cholesterol much more than the cholesterol in your egg. And the highly refined 'bad carbs' in white toast, pastries, home fries and hash browns may also increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Mix your eggs with fresh vegetables, herbs and spices, green chili, or salsa! Select whole-grain toast with soft margarine (low in saturated fats and trans fats)! It's delicious and the best current evidence says it's healthy. |
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Post by twin on Jun 28, 2020 22:25:54 GMT
If you like eggs, but are afraid of the cholesterol, use only the egg whites!
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Post by combine on Aug 29, 2020 23:01:42 GMT
Cholesterol is harmful when it is oxidised – but the antioxidants in eggs prevent that process from happening.  |
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