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The Egg & Cholesterol Myth: “The Come Back Kid” – 6 of 8

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An egg is only 70 calories and is an excellent source of food for weight management. It’s an excellent diet supplement and the 6 grams of protein helps you feel fuller longer and energized according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on the power of protein in the diet.

The high protein appetite suppressant and the low calorie content is why the Incredible Egg is making a strong reappearance in the health and fitness arena as the “Come Back Kid” after being ostracized as a “heart attack in a shell”. Consuming an egg each day provides the necessary dietary guidance for cholesterol is in the news today regarding a healthy diet. That is if you cut back on eating other saturated and trans fats limiting cholesterol to 300 mg (milligrams) per day if you are healthy as per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition data. However, if your LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol level is 100 mg/dL or greater, or you have cardiovascular disease or diabetes the recommendation is less than 200 mg a day. The average large egg contains 212 mg of cholesterol. (Eggland's Best, contains only 180mg per egg)

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Many people have been misled to believe that all that cholesterol goes into the bloodstream and hardens the arteries. When actually only a small amount of the cholesterol passes into the blood according to the Harvard Health Letter published by the faculty physicians at Harvard Medical School. They also state that “saturated and trans fats have much bigger effects on blood cholesterol levels”. These types of food containing saturated fatty acids should be consumed in moderation: meat from sheep and cattle, milk and dairy products from these animals. Find out more information on saturated and polyunsaturated fats in this food chart by clicking here.

So what’s the buzz about pasteurized eggs and are they really safer than regular eggs?

NEXT: Pasteurized Eggs - the Safest Eggs on the Planet

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Many people have been misled to believe that all that cholesterol goes into the bloodstream and hardens the arteries. When actually only a small amount of the cholesterol passes into the blood according to the Harvard Health Letter
Many people have been misled to believe that all that cholesterol goes into the bloodstream and hardens the arteries. When actually only a small amount of the cholesterol passes into the blood according to the Harvard Health Letter
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“Research shows that people, who ate two eggs per day, while on a calorie-restricted diet, not only lost weight but also reduced their blood cholesterol levels”.

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