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What About Cholesterol?

This is where much of the controversy surrounding eggs comes from.

Egg yolks contain dietary cholesterol. For years, people were encouraged to avoid foods such as eggs because of concerns that dietary cholesterol would automatically lead to higher blood cholesterol and heart disease.

Modern nutrition research has shown that the relationship is more complicated.

For many people, dietary cholesterol has a smaller effect on blood cholesterol than the overall pattern of dietary fat and food choices.

That doesn’t mean everyone should eat unlimited eggs.

People with certain medical conditions or specific cholesterol concerns may need individualized dietary advice from a healthcare professional.

Does Eating Eggs in the Morning Cause Health Problems?

There is no simple rule saying that eating eggs specifically in the morning causes disease.

The time at which you eat an egg is generally less important than the overall quality of your diet and your