Eggs Got a Bad Rap They Didn't Deserve

The cholesterol scare has largely been walked back.

For decades eggs were treated as a heart risk. The science has since eased up considerably.

The cholesterol myth, updated

It turns out dietary cholesterol (in food) has much less effect on blood cholesterol than once believed — for most people, saturated fat and refined carbs matter more. Newer dietary guidelines dropped the strict daily cholesterol limit that once made eggs the villain.

A small nutrient powerhouse

Eggs pack high-quality protein, and the yolk holds choline (great for the brain), lutein for the eyes, and vitamins D and B12. Skipping the yolk throws out most of the nutrition.

The move

For most people, an egg or two a day fits comfortably in a healthy diet — whole, yolk included. If you have specific cholesterol concerns, that's a conversation for your doctor, not a reason to fear breakfast.

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