Whole eggs have two main components:
- Egg white: The white part, which is mostly protein.
- Egg yolk: The yellow/orange part, which contains all sorts of nutrients.
The main reason eggs were considered to be unhealthy in the past, is that the yolks are high in cholesterol, a waxy substance found in food, and it’s also made by your body.
Whole eggs (with the yolks) are undeniably high in cholesterol. In fact, they’re the major source of cholesterol in most people’s diets. Your liver actually produces cholesterol in large amounts, because cholesterol is a necessary nutrient for your cells.
When you eat larger amounts of high-cholesterol foods such as eggs, your liver simply starts producing less cholesterol and, when you get little cholesterol from food, your liver produces more.
Also, let’s keep in mind that cholesterol isn’t a “bad” substance. It is actually involved in various processes in the body, such as:
- Production of vitamin D.
- Production of steroid hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
- Production of bile acids, which help digest fat.
Eggs Have Many Health Benefits
Studies show that eating eggs can have various health benefits. These include:
- Help keep you full: Several studies show that eggs promote fullness and help control hunger so you eat less at your next meal.
- Promote weight loss: The high-quality protein in eggs increases metabolic rate and can help you lose weight.
- Protect brain health: Eggs are an excellent source of choline, which is important for your brain.
- Reduce eye disease risk: The lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs help protect against eye diseases like cataracts and macular degeneration.
- Decrease inflammation: Eggs may reduce inflammation, which is linked to various
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