Nutritional Myths Eggs Will Put You At Risk For Heart Problems Youve likely heard time and time again that, as far as heart health is concerned, whole eggs should be avoided. After all, too much yolk is never a good thing, right? Not necessarily. Its true: The recommended daily dose of cholesterol is around 300 mg, and one egg yolk contains 450 mg. Thats nowhere near the whole story, though. Egg yolks contain high levels of dietary cholesterol, which is different from the blood level cholesterol thats linked to an increase in the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attacks. In fact, egg yolks can be beneficial. The carotenoids in the yolks may promote eye health. Egg yolks are also one of the richest dietary sources of the B-vitamin complex choline, which is linked to reduced inflammation and better neurological function.1 I usually have two meals per day of 6-8 egg whites and two whole eggs, says Whitney Reid, BPI Sports East Coast sales manager. Its a great protein source that your body can use easily. While downing a couple of six-egg omelettes is never a wise idea, eating one per day isnt going to put you in harms way
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 06:29:50 +0000
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