Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Eggs are one of the foodstuffs most often consumed by people because they are cheap. This food source of animal protein has a delicious taste, is rich in benefits, and is easy to make.
One egg contains about 6 grams of protein, a number of vitamins (A, B, D, K), choline, selenium, iodine, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Apart from that, eggs are also known to contain fat. The fat content in each egg can vary according to the type.
However, a number of people think that consuming eggs frequently can lead to high cholesterol. Is it true?
Quote Mayo ClinicChicken eggs are indeed high in cholesterol, but the effect of egg consumption on increasing blood cholesterol levels is very minimal when compared to the effects of trans fats and saturated fats.
A number of studies conducted by scientists at Harvard Medical School found that consuming one egg a day is safe for most people. Hundreds of thousands of people over decades report what they eat and all the medical conditions they experience. The study did not find higher rates of heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular disease in people who ate one egg per day.
Quote Heart Foundation, many misconceptions surrounding eggs stem from the fact that egg yolks contain fat. Whereas, The effect of egg yolk on high cholesterol is very minimal. In fact, the use of oil and margarine to fry eggs actually has a greater effect on increasing our blood cholesterol levels.
Based on a comprehensive review of existing research, evidence for the effects of eggs on blood cholesterol is considered insufficient. So, experts conclude that eggs are safe to consume even for people with high cholesterol.
However, it is important to pay attention to the foods you consume with eggs, such as rice, bread, butter, salt, and/or processed meat, such as nuggets or sausages, which can have a bad impact on the heart.
Safe way to eat eggs for cholesterol sufferers
A study examining adults in Europe and Korea found that consuming two to four eggs each week can significantly contribute to cholesterol intake and increase the risk of heart disease, especially in people with diabetes.
Meanwhile, another study involving more than 100 thousand adults in the United States (US) found that adults who consumed more than five to six eggs per week increased their risk of heart disease by 30%. However, it cannot be confirmed that this increased risk is caused by eggs alone.
There are a number of ways that can be done to reduce the amount of cholesterol in eggs, namely cooking eggs by boiling, combining eggs with vegetables to balance nutrition, using oil that is stable at high temperatures and does not easily oxidize, always choose eggs with the best quality and nutrition, and don’t overcook the eggs.
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