more egg information
 

Heart-Healthy Cholesterol

Years ago, the egg was demonized because of its cholesterol content, which is also located in the egg yolk. However, in most circumstances, dietary cholesterol has little to no impact on blood cholesterol levels—one of the reasons cholesterol-lowering drugs are such a big business. Many studies have demonstrated that the consumption of several eggs per week has no significant impact on blood cholesterol levels, stroke, or heart disease.

Some studies, where the cholesterol did increase, found it was the HDL or “good” cholesterol that was on the rise. The data has been so compelling that the American Heart Association was forced to retract its recommended ban on the consumption of eggs and, in fact, today considers their inclusion part of a healthful, balanced diet.

how about this fella
 

Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is derived from animal sources.
Chickens fed their natural diet and raised organically produce eggs with higher levels of CLA.

CLA has been found to have antitumor activity at levels achievable through your diet.

In other animal studies, CLA has been shown to help with regulation of glucose and to decrease the percentage of bodyfat. CLA is found in the yolk of the egg.

Take that, egg white exclusivists.

The Most Complete Source of Protein

Eggs are a great source of protein.

This is not up for debate. Eggs have long been recognized and appreciated as a great source of high quality protein, both to the average Joe and those who spend lots of time with the iron in the gym.

Just one egg can supply over 12 percent of the daily recommended intake of protein. The quality of egg protein is so high that the World Health Organization (WHO) uses it as a reference standard against which the protein quality of all other food is judged.

Egg protein is a complete protein and thus includes a number of amino acids such as leucine, isoleucine, valine, methionine, cysteine, lysine, tryptophan, and other essential amino acids that contribute to the repair and regeneration of muscle.

And, as you’re probably aware, the more muscle you carry, the more calories you burn at rest, making it easier for you to lean out or lose weight or both.

If you’re going for the gold in protein, look no further than the humble egg.

In the past, eggs have gotten bad press because of their cholesterol and fat content.

Advertising still abounds claiming that the “healthy option” is a*breakfast sandwich*made with egg whites—reconstituted or synthetic egg proteins.

But in reality, few things match nature’s great engineering at packing such nutritional power in such a small, but deliciously satisfying package, particularly for those looking to*build muscle*or burn fat.