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What Is The Amount Of Cholesterol In Eggs?
Eggs are consumed not only at breakfast, but also along with other foods. They provide vitamin A, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and other important vitamins and minerals. One egg contains 88% water, 11% protein and a small amount of fats. Despite its small size, yolk is six times more nutritious than whites and contains a large amount of phosphorus and other minerals that are easily assimilated by the body. What about the cholesterol in eggs?
However, experts advise us not to give up eggs because most of the cholesterol level is produced in the liver and the cholesterol from the food consumed doesn’t have a major impact on blood vessels, as people think. Also, we can consume an egg every day, without risking our health.
The egg is a very complex food, providing only 80 calories. It contains eight essential amino acids and quality protein. Eggs are very balanced in protein, but poor in carbohydrates and vitamin C. Unlike meat, eggs are rich in the vitamins A, B, D and E and minerals- iron, selenium, magnesium, zinc.
Allergy to eggs is very common, affecting both adults (8. 1% of food allergies) and children (30% of food allergies). In most cases, this condition occurs in the childhood. The diagnosis of “allergy to eggs” is comparable to that of “allergy to milk”.
Cholesterol is found in all the cells of our body. It represents a biochemical process that takes place in the cell cytoplasm and most of the enzymes involved in this process are located in the endoplasmatic reticulum. Hypercholesterolemia (high levels of cholesterol in the blood) represents a major risk factor for heart disease. This condition has no specific symptoms and many people face it without being aware.
How should we prepare eggs in order to benefit from their nutrients? It’s recommended to consume boiled eggs along with vegetables. Don’t consume foods rich in cholesterol in the day when you eat eggs. If you suffer from hypercholesterolemia, avoid eating more than three eggs per week. Also, try to limit the consumption of saturated fat. Opt for a diet rich in fibers.
A study conducted in the U. S on 912 volunteers, concluded that eggs have no impact on the level of cholesterol in blood. Also, these products are not responsible for ischemic cardiovascular diseases. There are doctors who forbid the consumption of eggs in patients who suffer from hypercholesterolemia and doctors who state that these foods can be consumed anytime.
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