Sunny Side up for Eggs and Cholesterol
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Sunny side up for eggs and cholesterol
Eggs are finally being vindicated after decades of cholesterol-related blame. New research from the University of South Australia reveals that eggs, despite their cholesterol content, aren't the dietary villains they've long been made out to be. Instead, it's the saturated fats found in foods like bacon and sausage that actually elevate harmful LDL cholesterol levels. In a world-first study, researchers showed that eating two eggs a day, as part…
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Industry-funded study of the week: Eggs - Food Politics by Marion Nestle
A study funded by the Egg Nutrition Center concludes that eating two eggs a day reduces LDL-cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease. My NYU colleague, Mitchell Moss, sent me this news release: Landmark study flips decades of cholesterol panic aimed at eggs: In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have unraveled the effects of cholesterol and saturated fat, finding that eggs may be far less harmful – and potentially more beneficial …
For many years, eggs have been considered the “usual suspect” when it comes to high cholesterol and heart disease. However, while some studies have found them to be harmful to heart health, others have shown them to be a valuable source of protein and nutrients. Now, a new study adds new evidence that eggs may actually be beneficial. The study examines the separate effects of saturated fat and cholesterol on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholest…
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