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Eggs are an excellent source of nutrition. Although there has been concern in the past over eggs' high cholesterol content, current thinking suggests that cholesterol is no reason to eliminate eggs as part of your diet.
Cholesterol
Although a large egg has 212 milligrams of cholesterol, dietary cholesterol has little impact on blood cholesterol for most people. Research has also found no connection between egg consumption and heart disease, except in the case of diabetics.
Protein
One aspect of egg nutrition is protein content: One large egg contains about six grams of protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
Eggs are a good source of 13 vitamins and minerals, including choline, selenium, riboflavin and vitamin B12.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Eggs can also be a good source of essential omega-3 fatty acids. To get this benefit of eggs, be sure to buy eggs that state they contain omega-3.
Antioxidants
Eggs also contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which promote eye health and may be easier to absorb when found in eggs.
Egg Whites vs. Yolks
If you're thinking of just eating egg yolks or whites, consider certain aspects of egg nutrition. For example, egg yolks contain all of an egg's cholesterol, and they also contain most of the beneficial vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.
Source:
Harvard Health Publications: Egg Nutrition and Heart Disease
University of Michigan Health System: Healing Foods Pyramid -- Eggs
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