Many people, especially those on a diet or watching their cholesterol, try to steer clear of eggs. However research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has now shown that eating two eggs a day helps to maintain LDL/HDL cholesterol levels, and numerous other studies have shown that eggs do not increase your risk of heart disease.
In fact eggs are a fantastic source of protein that can help to balance out your diet.
Most of our Western diets contain way too many carbohydrates and sugars and nowhere near enough protein. As well as protein, eggs also contain essential amino acids, vitamins and even anti-oxidants that help prevent macular degeneration and eye disorders.Of course there are eggs and there are eggs, so what makes a healthy egg?
Organic- Obviously the fewer chemicals involved in the process the better. Not only will you not have to ingest those toxins, the egg will be healthier too.
Free range- Obviously a free range chicken is going to be healthier. It has more space, more muscle, less disease and stronger bones. This means healthier eggs.
Grass fed- If possible, grass fed eggs are the best but not always easy to find. They have much healthier fat profiles than those from chickens fed purely on grains. You may need to find a friend with a farm or keep your own chooks to make sure they are grass fed.
Raw- Now you may not want to eat all your eggs raw, but raw eggs have higher amounts of healthy anti-oxidants than cooked ones. Check out my breakfast juice for an easy, tasty way to get some raw eggs into your diet. Remember, your risk of getting salmonella from healthy raw eggs is incredibly low.
So eat your eggs and your body will thank you for it. Up to two a day has been shown to be very good for you.
Do you think eggs are healthy?
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written by Dr Brett Hill, June 26, 2009
We now understand that healthy fats that are found in 'real foods' (such as eggs and healthy meats) are an important part of a balanced healthy diet and are not the enemy.
For what it is worth the research would suggest that he eat no more than 2 per day at most (rather than as many as he likes). This way he will be able keep his diet well balkanced with fruits and vegetables, healthy meats, nuts and seeds and water.
You may also want to suggest your son come along to our 'healthy weight loss' seminar next time it is run.
Thank goodness for your website Brett.
I am about to reach 70 years of age, my eldest son - 49 years old - has recently been diagonised as being 'morbidly obese' and needs to lose 30 kilos - quickly - he has also been advised that he has sleep apnia!
Unfortunately, his job in life, is that of an Executive Chef - tasting tasting tasting - butter, cream, cheese etc etc etc; BUT he has been advised that he can eat as MANY eggs as he likes - his Dad however also has had a cholestral problem for the last 30 years and eggs were certainly a NO NO for him - what has changed please?
Regards
One very concerned Mum!