Eggs
Eggs provide protein, vitamin A, riboflavin, and other vitamins and minerals. The yolk
contains all the fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol in an egg.
In 1 large egg, the yolk contains 5 grams total fat, 2 grams saturated fatty acids, 213
milligrams cholesterol, and 60 calories.
The egg white contains 15 calories.
Eggs make a valuable contribution to a healthy, balanced diet. Eggs are nutritious, tasty, versatile and convenient. Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein and are far less expensive than most other animal-protein foods. Eggs also provide significant amounts of several vitamins and minerals. Although eggs contain a significant amount of cholesterol, they need not be excluded from the diet. Most people need not be concerned about eating eggs in moderation.
Eat Eggs
Dieters who had two eggs with breakfast whittled their waists more than those who ate the same number of calories but had a bagel instead, research published in the International Journal of Obesity says. One caveat: You'll want to limit your eggs to six or fewer per week.
Eggs and Heart Disease Risk
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports a study which found no relationship between egg consumption and cardiovascular disease in a population of over 117,000 nurses and health professionals followed for eight to fourteen years. There was no difference in heart disease relative risk between those who consumed less than one egg a week and those who ate more than one egg a day. The investigators followed 80,082 women for 14 years and 37,851 men for 8 years.
