Are Eggs Good or Bad?
Eggs have long been demonized for containing LDL cholesterol — the cholesterol labeled as bad. However, research has shown that the body’s cholesterol comes from the liver, not diet. But, even after removing the fears about cholesterol, questions of whether or not they are healthy remain. Eggs have been in and out of vogue as a health food or danger in disguise for decades. As we researched this blog, we saw different articles arguing on Google, current blogs calling them a superfood, ones from years ago saying that they were unhealthy and older ones saying they were great.
Giving a definitive answer is hard. The best we can say is that nutritionists currently believe they are healthy. As always, with moderation eggs can be part of a healthy diet. Eggs are delicious and filled with nutrients — proteins, vitamins and minerals, fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. Doctors urge people to enjoy eggs in moderation. In huge studies, researchers have not found, “higher rates of heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular diseases in people who eat up to one egg per day.” Researchers point out that foods traditionally eaten with eggs — white toast, pastries, muffins and so on, are carb-heavy and can increase your health risks. The Cleveland Clinic suggests people with cholesterol concerns should eat eggs fewer than six times a week, but they don’t have to avoid them altogether.
Nutrients found within eggs include selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12, zinc, iron and copper. New research praises eggs for their B12 content. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause troubles breathing, tiredness, headaches, disinterest in food and faintness. The researchers suggest people increase their intake of food originating from animals, such as meats, fish, poultry, milk, cheese and eggs. According to dietitian Juliette Kellow and nutritionist Sarah Brewer, six eggs a week seem to provide the optimum health benefits.
If you have been avoiding eggs because of their cholesterol, it might be time to reconsider their health benefits. This nutrient-packed food might be just what you want. And, if you have cholesterol concerns, check out how BergaOne can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels that originate in the liver. Speak to your doctor and then try BergaOne for yourself!
