Eggs are loaded with essential proteins and vitamins
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- Eggs are an excellent source of protein
- You can cook eggs in different ways
- A healthy diet and lifestyle are essential for a healthy heart
Unhealthy cholesterol levels are dangerous to heart health. High cholesterol deposits in your blood vessels and makes it difficult for the blood to flow throughout the body. When left unmanaged, these investments can put you at risk of heart disease. Your diet has a big effect on your cholesterol levels. It is advised to avoid certain foods that may raise blood cholesterol levels. It is commonly believed that eggs can increase your cholesterol levels. Many also avoid eating eggs to keep the heart healthy. But are eggs terribly unhealthy for your heart? Let’s find out here.
Heart health: Are egg yolks unhealthy for your cholesterol?
Nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal explains in one of her IGTVs, “You should have the whole egg with the yolk. The egg yolk which we think is full of cholesterol is an excellent source. Phosphorus lipids or bioactive fats that have a beneficial effect on cholesterol metabolism. It also has a beneficial effect on inflammation and the function of HDL (good cholesterol). “
Research has also shown that eating eggs does not adversely affect your cholesterol levels. Eggs are also a rich source of essential nutrients. These are packed with protein, B vitamins, iron, healthy fats, vitamin A and much more.
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Eating eggs does not harm your cholesterol levels and heart health
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How do you add eggs to your diet?
One of the best features of an egg is that you can prepare it in a number of ways. You can prepare an egg curry with rice and roti or a burji egg. You can also make or boil an omelette, grate it and go down.
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How many eggs should you eat in a day?
The nutritionist advises that you should not eat too many eggs or eat too much in a day. It is healthy to create a balance. According to studies and experts you can stick to 1-2 eggs per day.
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If you suffer from bad cholesterol levels, make necessary changes in your diet and lifestyle to reduce those numbers. You can also seek expert advice to take control of this condition and prevent related problems.
(Munmun Ganeriwal is a nutritionist, fitness expert and yoga instructor in Mumbai)
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