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Egg Nutrition
Information
Eggs are
one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. One medium
sized egg contains approximately 75 calories, 6.25 grams
of protein, and 220 milligrams of cholesterol. It also
contains large amount of vitamins, minerals, macro and
micronutrients (including: carotenoids, choline, betaine,
and many others). In one small, compact package, eggs
are excellent at providing our bodies with essential
amino acids. A wonderful, protein packed snack that is
quick, easy and portable too (hard boiled).
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Why then have eggs had such a poor reputation in recent
years? Well, it is true that eggs contain fat and
cholesterol, and for some people adding eggs to the diet
should only be made in moderation and with approval from
their doctors. Why? Because there are two types of
cholesterol. The first is dietary cholesterol (commonly
found in food) and the second blood cholesterol
(commonly found in our bodies.) For most people, 300
milligrams of dietary cholesterol (amount recommended by
American Heart Association) a day doesn’t have a
detrimental effect on their blood cholesterol levels.
However, for some people dietary cholesterol increases
their blood cholesterol levels. Therefore, it is
important to know
exactly how
many milligrams of cholesterol that you can safely
consume without negatively affecting your blood
cholesterol levels.
So, if your doctor agrees
your health won't be negatively impacted, there is no
need to avoid eating eggs, as eggs provide us with
nutrients that our body needs to function. If, however,
you’re one of those people whose blood cholesterol
levels increase based on the amount of dietary
cholesterol you consume and for health reasons, you
aren't allowed to consume more than 300 milligrams of
dietary cholesterol a day, you probably don’t have to
limit eggs altogether, you can just eat the egg whites
(as they are cholesterol free!) and find comfort in
knowing that you’ll still receive many of the health
benefits of eating eggs. |
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