Here I will answer the question about are eggs good for you as well as explain the reasons why. However, what they’re saying is true. Most of calories in eggs are from saturated fat, and they contain a high amount of cholesterol also.
But, as I’ll explain below, saturated fat is just fine and the cholesterol content in eggs doesn’t matter.
Now, let’s break-down the reasons on why eggs have been deemed harmful by professionals.
While it is definitely correct that eggs have high-cholesterol level / content, it’s mostly dietary cholesterol and it does not make much of an impact in our (bodies’) cholesterol levels.
This has actually been tested rigorously in research, and certainly they haven’t found any relationship between eggs and cardiovascular disease.
A very common misconception regarding nutrition and health is that saturated fat causes heart disease. This is something which has never been confirmed, and the research actually signifies that saturated fat isn’t associated with cardiovascular disease in any way.
It seems clear that there is no relationship between egg consumption and heart disease, and the fact that they’re high in cholesterol and saturated fat just doesn’t matter.
The reality is that cholesterol is a substance absolutely important to human life, and it is contained in vast amounts in each and every cell in our bodies. Saturated fat is a healthy fuel that has been unfairly demonized by “experts” for no justification.
During my calorie counting days, I realized that eggs were among the many nutritious foods I eat despite with it being having significantly low calorie content.
I used to have 3-4 whole eggs daily (and I still do) and they were always definitely my greatest source of vitamins and minerals for the day. This is because the egg does supply all the necessary nutrients to our body, having the most important nutrients to turn a fertilized chicken cell into a wholesome, multi-cellular baby chicken.
The egg white contains a large amount of animal protein with very high bio availability. That is, the amino acids in them come in ratios which are easily used by humans.
Eggs are also very rich in the carotenoid antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which have a protective effect on the eyes, among other things.
Eggs has very little carbs content, meaning that it does not affect blood sugar levels, and also it not contributing anything to diabetes.
In the Satiety score, it has also scored high, because of it being among the lots of foods that give fullness and appetite. Hence, eggs are considered the best food for people trying to lose weight.
Now that the “myth” which eggs contribute greatly to cardiovascular disease (because of it being believed as it having high-cholesterol content) has been dispelled, it’s now safe to say that eggs are one of the most nutritious foods in our earth.
They are low in calories, low in carbs, have a profound impact on satiety and could therefore be regarded as an ideal weight reduction food.
They are cheap as well, and can be used to cook alongside other dishes.
Personally I eat Omega-3 enriched eggs, that do have a much better nutrient profile than conventional supermarket eggs. If you may get those, then that will probably be optimal.
I eat about 3-4 of those everyday, with coconut oil and a little bit of vegetables, and this is generally the healthiest meal I’ve for the day, and keeps me comfortably full for the next 3-4 hours.
If I might only pick three foods to eat for the rest of my life, eggs would be one of them.