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Click here<\/a> for my short YouTube segment<\/p>\n What\u2019s not to love about them? They are an inexpensive source of protein, contain bone-strengthening vitamin D, and provide choline, a compound needed for healthy cells and nerves, especially during pregnancy.\u00a0 They also contain phytochemicals that are good for you eyes.\u00a0 The only nutrient blemish is that an egg is high in dietary cholesterol.<\/p>\n But this setback can be be forgotten.\u00a0 Research <\/a>suggests that consuming up to one egg daily will not significantly increase blood cholesterol levels or the risk of heart disease in healthy people.\u00a0 Currently, Americans adults are consuming slightly less than 300 milligrams of dietary cholesterol.\u00a0 An egg contain a mere 186 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, all of it in the yolk.<\/p>\n Eating more egg whites rather than the whole egg is also an option.\u00a0 When using egg whites in place of whole eggs in a recipe, substitute two egg whites for one whole egg.\u00a0 Since more than half of the protein in the egg is in the white part, an one egg and many egg whites\u00a0 can give you a fluffy, protein-packed omelet.<\/p>\n Here are some egg tips and recipes from the American Egg Board<\/a>:<\/p>\n Easy Hard Cooked Eggs<\/a><\/p>\n A Farmer\u2019s Market Omelet<\/a><\/p>\n Microwave Coffee Cup Scramble<\/a><\/p>\n Muffin Frittatas<\/a><\/p>\n The Take-Home Message<\/strong>: When it comes to enjoying eggs, consuming up to an egg daily by healthy folks probably won\u2019t be a problem.<\/p>\n Be well, Joan<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Click here for my short YouTube segment What\u2019s not to love about them? They are an inexpensive source of protein, contain bone-strengthening vitamin D, and provide choline, a compound needed for healthy cells and nerves, especially during pregnancy.\u00a0 They also contain phytochemicals that are good for you eyes.\u00a0 The only nutrient blemish is that an … Continue reading Why I Love Eggs<\/span>