ARE EGGS GOOD OR BAD?
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Conclusion: It's a close call. So eat them raw, in order not to change chemical structure - in smoothies.
As long as your overall LDL cholesterol is below 100, you need not be concerned (Duh!).
My decision for me: Up to 2 eggs a day, with vegetables is fine.
Key factor: Your body adjusts how much cholesterol it makes, based on a set point. (See Source 4, below.)
Source 1
Eggs increase your cholesterol and heart risk. High credibility research Michael Gregor, M.D., video Does Cholesterol Size Matter? Page also links into other interesting data.
Source 2
"The idea that eggs, as a source of saturated fats, are unhealthy and promote heart disease is a complete myth. While it's true that fats from animal sources contain cholesterol, this is not necessarily something that will harm you. On the contrary, the evidence clearly shows that eggs are one of the most healthful foods you can eat, and can actually help prevent disease, including heart disease."
Cooked or raw? The research also illustrates just how destructive cooking is. The antioxidant properties were reduced by about 50 percent when the eggs were fried or boiled, followed by microwaving, which resulted in an even greater reduction." "When you heat the egg, the protein changes its chemical shape."
Quality: Free-range or “pastured” organic eggs are far superior when it comes to nutrient content.
Source 3
"If you like If you like eggs, eating one a day should be okay."
Source 4
"There happens to be a problem with the AHA's recommendation. It assumes that when you eat more cholesterol (from eggs and other animal foods), your blood cholesterol increases.
Your body doesn't work that way.
When you eat more cholesterol from foods like eggs, your body produces less of it. And when you eat less cholesterol from foods like eggs, your body produces more.
Interestingly, in controlled trials -- the best kind of research -- where people were instructed to eat up to three eggs per day while on a weight loss diet, good things happened.
Bottom line: Unless you have diabetes or a rare genetic disorder, eating a few eggs every day is not bad for you."
Source 5
"Although eggs don't seem to be associated with heart disease risk in healthy people, the same is not true for people already at risk of heart disease."
Are Chicken Eggs Good Or Bad For My Cholesterol? - Mayo Clinic
"Although eating too many eggs can increase your cholesterol, eating four egg yolks or fewer on a weekly basis hasn't been found to increase your risk of heart disease."
