Unscambling the Egg

Eggs are a high nutritious and versatile food. Egg whites contain ‘perfect’ protien – they have all  the amino acids the body needs. The yolk contains mostly unsaturated fat including good omega3 fats. For the small amount of energy that eggs provide they are packed with vitamins and minerals.They have even been show to assist in the prevention of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, as well as help with weight loss and maintenance.

But what about the cholesterol in eggs?

The nutrition message about eggs has changed. A recent major review by the Heart Foundation found that up to six eggs a week can be included as part of a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat without increasing your risk of heart disease. So even if you are on a cholesterol lowering diet you can still enjoy a few eggs each week.

The nutritional value of an egg does not differ whether it is organic or non-organic, free range or barn laid. There is some evidence to suggest that the omega3 enriched eggs have a positive effect on the good HDL cholesterol.

So lay those cholesterol myths to rest, there are dozens of good reasons why eating eggs can be very beneficial for your health.

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