Eggs…not as bad as they’re cracked up to be???
June 11, 2008 by Liz Harper
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For a long time now, there has been a lot of bad stuff said about eggs in relation to dietary cholesterol and fat levels.
But in actual fact, eggs are highly nutritious. They contain good quality protein and 10 vitamins and minerals. One egg contains approximately 5g of fat…and that fat is mainly the “healthy” unsaturated fats that we need to include in our diets for healthy eating.
One egg contains about 1.5g of saturated fat and NO trans fat – the type of fats that raise blood cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.
The Heart Foundation says that “The Healthy population can include cholesterol rich foods such as offal (e.g liver, brains, kidney etc) and egg yolks as part of a healthy eating pattern.
Those at risk of cardiovascular disease, especially with high blood cholesterol, should discuss how much cholesterol rich foods they can eat with their doctor or accredited practicing dietician.
Because they are nutrient dense and relatively affordable, health professionals also recommend cooked eggs for ‘nutritionally vulnerable groups’ such as the elderly, vegetarians, pregnant women and children.”1
So maybe Eggs Benedict isn’t such a bad choice next time you go out for breakfast…you just might want to go easy on the sauce…
1: Source: Heart Foundation Fact Sheet
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Great article! I happen to love eggs! I know they aren’t the best food for me as it comes to my cholesterol, but the positives are worth having them occasionally. I look for the eggs with omega 3 and use olive oil when I cook them. I’ve found I eat less during the day if I have eggs versus cereal or oatmeal.
@fatbastard….thanks for your comments and I hope you’re enjoying my blog…you bring up a good point re: eggs making you feel “fuller” than some other breakfasts… some of my clients have said the same thing!
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I agree with fatbastard, eggs are quite heavy and for me they are even heavier when eaten boiled
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