When it was discovered that cholesterol raised the risk of heart disease, it was thought that eating foods high in cholesterol would increase the levels in our body.
Over the years science has disproved this notion and has in fact found that people who eat two eggs a day as part of a 12-week calorie-controlled diet actually saw their cholesterol levels fall.
So, if you like eggs, eat them!
In the run up to Easter, I thought it would be fitting to share a fact or two on eggs and their nutritional value. So here it is!
Eggs contain more selenium and vitamin D and fewer calories than they did 30 years ago, thanks to better feed for hens.
They’re also a great source of high-quality protein and essential amino acids.
And despite what most dieters think, don’t throw away the yolk – it’s where all the nutrients are.