Posted by mbotee | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 13-02-2009
With awareness of the dangers of cholesterol, in addition to meat, egg yolks, which today are foods to avoid. In fact, experts now conclude that the eggs do not significantly affect cholesterol levels.
This hypothesis is supported by statistical data based on 224 studies on the diet for 25 years. Be aware that the cholesterol levels of cholesterol in the blood of the effect, but the saturated fats. Eggs known to contain less saturated fat.
Recent research also showed that egg consumption may reduce the lipid (cholesterol), high cholesterol in a person with a high cholesterol diet.
There are so many important nutrients in an egg. Call of choline, which is very important for brain function and health.
One egg yolk contains more than 25 percent of the needs of choline per day. Adults need 425 grams of choline per day, while babies and children need 250 grams per day. A study shows that adequate choline intake may reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Eggs also contain anti-oxidants and lutein that help vision problems caused by aging and the prevention of cataracts. lutein content in eggs, even more than in the greens.
People who had heart disease is not recommended to avoid eggs. They are invited to the consumption of egg yolks reduced to twice a week. A recent study has also shown no link between diet six egg yolks per week, with the incidence of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people.
To make better use of eggs currently on the market of available eggs enriched with omega-3. These enriched eggs are included in the egg plus-plus. Because, besides the nutrients in eggs, also contain fatty acids which protect the heart.
Experts recommend consumption of 1000 mg of EPA and DHA per day, given that most people rarely ate fish. For the same advantages, it is advisable to consume eggs enriched and contains 300 mg of omega-3 present.
