Despite what some people say, #eggs are one of the best foods you can eat. Here's why... #CBHealthNY

There are so many misconceptions about #eggs right now when they’re actually incredibly healthy…it’s time to bring them back to the table. People shy away from eggs because of outdated research about the dangers of dietary cholesterol and fat. Eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. The yolks contain lutein and zeaxanthin (antioxidants that protect your eyes from cataracts and blindness) and choline (important in preserving memory). The yolk’s B vitamins probably reduce the risk of heart disease by neutralizing a toxic blood chemical called homo-cysteine. Along with half the egg’s protein, the yolk also contains vitamins A, D & E, along with the minerals iron & zinc. It’s true that the yolk contains 212 milligrams of cholesterol. But it’s also true that most of this passes through the gut without ever entering the bloodstream. The yolk may contain all of the fat, but Harvard research has shown that consuming eggs does not raise heart attack risk. Think about it this way: eggs were a dietary stable for our ancient ancestors, whose metabolisms evolved on a diet that included whole eggs, not egg whites. Eggs are a whole food that have been on the planet since the beginning of human life. Does it make sense that we’re only supposed to eat part of what’s inside? It sure doesn’t to us. #StubbornFatFix