Why Are Eggs Good for You? An Egg-Ceptional Superfood
Why Are Eggs Good for You? An Egg-Ceptional Superfood
Many healthy foods have been unfairly demonized in the past, including coconut oil, cheese and unprocessed meat.
But among the worst examples are the false claims about eggs, which are one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
Eggs Do Not Cause Heart Disease
Historically, eggs have been considered unhealthy because they contain cholesterol.
A large egg contains 212 mg of cholesterol, which is a lot compared to most other foods.
However, many studies have shown that the dietary cholesterol in eggs does not adversely affect cholesterol levels in the blood.
In fact, eggs raise your “good” HDL cholesterol and change your “bad” LDL cholesterol from small and dense to large, which is benign
Read more at Healthline
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-are-eggs-good-for-you