For a long time, eggs has been thought to be bad for your heart because of their clestral content. But new research shows this is not the case and that they are an excellent source of protein. They also contain lots of vitamins and minerals. For people like me with very poor blood sugar control, but actually really good blood factral, eggs can actually,. ithink, be a great part of the diet.
Cholesterol in our food has a bad reputation. Many of us think of it as something to try to cut it out of our diet completely. Yet new research could redeem eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods.
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science and Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: what happens when you eat high cholesterol foods?
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Studies referenced in the episode:
- Hyperlipidemia as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease + Prim Care. + here
- Dietary cholesterol provided by eggs and plasma lipoproteins in healthy populations + Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care + here
- The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Reverse Cholesterol Transport: A Review + Nutrients + here
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