Eggs have struggled with this labeling for the last 50 years mainly because of this misconception around dietary cholesterol. A lot of people choose to consume only the white part of the egg because it's really high in protein. The biggest difference between the two is that the egg whites have almost no fat content and also contains a wide range of important minerals.
Eggs are nutrient-dense and have a long shelf life. Compared with many other protein sources, they’re on the cheaper side. But they’re not as popular as they used to be. And a lot of this comes down to a debate about cholesterol.
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: What’s the truth about eggs?
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