Eggs…not as bad as they’re cracked up to be???

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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.

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Feeling guilty because you missed your gym appointment today?

Beating yourself up because you couldn’t be bothered cooking dinner last night - so you ordered a pizza?

It’s OK!

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High Blood Pressure & Salt - Nutrition News

Blood Pressure is the pressure of the blood in the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body.

If your blood pressure stays high it can cause serious problems like heart attack, stroke, heart failure or kidney disease.

Although many people with high blood pressure require ongoing medication it can also help to make changes to your lifestyle. Enjoying a healthy eating pattern that is low in salt is one way to help control your blood pressure, or help to avoid high blood pressure altogether.

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