Still Confused About Eating Eggs? What Science Actually Says
A fresh look at the current research — by a nutritionist
I’m a nutritionist geek who has spent thousands of hours researching and reading scientific studies in various journals. There is still so much yet to be learned about both health and nutrition.
Understandably, there are mixed perspectives on whether or not eggs cause heart disease, which I’ll explain in this article.
In my opinion, based on my research, I believe eggs are a very healthy food and do not cause heart disease as long as they are a part of a low-fat diet with limited red meat.
I’ll make a science-based case in this article on why I think eggs are a superfood and why I believe eggs may improve heart health. The hyperlinks in this article go to supporting studies.
But first, my disclaimer:
I am not a doctor. I’m not preventing, diagnosing, treating, curing, or managing any disease or condition. Your health is between you and your doctor.
Before we talk about heart health, consider some of the powerful nutrients eggs offer for overall health. Eggs are a good source of:
- protein, with one egg providing 6.3 grams
- vitamins, such as B2…
