Why egg yolks are good

That said, if your doctor has recommended you watch your cholesterol levels, it may be worth switching some of your eggs to just whites , and making them part of an overall heart-healthy diet. Looking for new ways to incorporate eggs into your own diet? Try a twist on eggs benedict with eggs Italiano , make an egg thread soup with asparagus , or add cooked eggs to this curried salad with cashews. Just want to use the whites? Try using more whites than whole eggs next time you make a breakfast casserole or an omelet, like this one with broccoli and parmesan.

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So how many eggs can you eat without worrying about it? Those kinds of specifics are tough to tease out. Contact us at letters time. By Markham Heid. Related Stories. The 25 Defining Works of the Black Renaissance.

Dietary Guidelines nixed its longstanding recommendation to cut cholesterol intake. After all, eggs are the No. A whole egg will score you about six to seven grams of protein, depending on its size. Meanwhile, research from the University of Surrey in the U. Egg yolks in particular are rich in phosphorus, zinc, and B vitamins, choline, and antioxidants.

Combined, all of those nutrients mean better energy, less inflammation, easier weight loss, more muscle, and a smarter brain. In fact, in a American Heart Journal study of people who already had coronary artery disease, eating even three eggs a day was okay.