Eggs and nutrition

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May 6, 2012

Are eggs really incredible? Yes! Eggs are affordable, a great source of lean protein, full of vitamins and minerals and low in calories, weighing in at about 70 calories each.

Over the years eggs have received a bad rap for their cholesterol content. While eggs do contain cholesterol, that may not necessarily be a reason to avoid them. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one large egg contains 185 milligrams of cholesterol, which is 14 percent lower than previously thought. The American Heart Association recommends managing serum cholesterol levels by lowering your trans and saturated fat intakes, not through dietary sources of cholesterol. This means cutting back on full-fat dairy, fatty cuts of meat, butter, pre-packaged snacks and fast foods such as donuts and French fries. Multiple studies have shown that consuming one egg daily is not associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

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