According to the Cleveland Clinic, “too much cholesterol in your blood can be dangerous for you.” There are two types of cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, or the “good” cholesterol that experts believe can help protect your arteries, and LDL cholesterol, or the “bad” cholesterol that can make a sticky substance called plaque build up in your arteries. In general, cholesterol is essential for cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D production, and research shows that our bodies adjust to the cholesterol we eat by producing less on their own.
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While eggs are high in cholesterol, they are low in saturated fat, which, like trans fats, can raise LDL cholesterol.
Eggs are a source of protein and have all the essential amino acids your body needs to build and repair muscle. They are packed with good fats and omega 3 and contain a number of vitamins and minerals such as A, D, E, B12, selenium, folate, and phosphorus. What’s more, eggs have choline, which has positive effect on your brain and your memory.
Consuming an egg or two per day can:
Help build and maintain muscles
Boost brain power
Keep your eyes healthy
Keep you full longer and help with weight management
Support your heart and immune system
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Eggs can be consumed in a number of ways. Scrambled, boiled, as omelets, sunny-side-up, in salads, in baking to add some extra protein, you name it.
If you can, go for pasture-raised eggs since they usually have more omega-3s and vitamins than the regular kind.
Eggs are safe, healthy, and super easy to cook. They give you protein, good fats, and essential nutrients — all in a few bites. So next time you’re deciding on breakfast, don’t overthink it: crack an egg and enjoy.
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