It’s an absolute myth that eating too many egg yolks will lead to high cholesterol. In fact the real dangers are non natural fats such as trans fats, hydrogenated margarines and indeed smoking.
There is no link or evidence that eating to many eggs can cause heart disease. This myth began in the 1940’s when it was discovered that eggs are high in cholesterol, but eggs contain good cholesterol plus a whole hearts of other nutrients such as protein, omega’s 3’s, B vitamins, vitamin D, selenium and phosphorous.
Eggs are also particularly high in choline. There are strong links between choline and mental health a deficiency could lead to various ailments and conditions such as anxiety and cognitive decline. Choline is a key ingredient in all cell membranes and it’s believed that choline can help improve memory and cognitive thought.
A single egg contains around 7 grams of protein on average making it a great way to meet your daily protein requirements.
So get cracking and amp up your muscles with some serious protein!
