Are Egg Yolks Good Or Bad for You?

Egg white recipes and yolk free eating has become more and more popular among the “healthier” population than ever before. There are more and more people that are avoiding egg yolks at all costs due to recommendations from health experts. It is important for everyone to know that when you do toss out the egg yolk, what you are missing out on.

Egg yolks contain vitamins A, D, E and K along with omega 3 fats. Compared to egg whites which have folate, and vitamin B12. The yolks alos contain more of the nutrient choline than the whites, and all of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.

Many people have fallen into the stigma that yolks are dangerous for our health due to them containing cholesterol and saturated. That fact is that the cholesterol and fat that is contained in the yolks is actually the healthy fat.

Here are some "Egg Facts”

• Cholesterol rich foods tend to be among the best for your health. 
• Eating cholesterol rich foods does not lead to high cholesterol
• Egg yolks have little to no impact on cholesterol levels for most people
• More and more research shows eating eggs doesn’t raise heart risks.

For more answers on what you should or should not be consuming daily for your health call us at (210) 468-1891 for a free consultation.

In Health, 

Dr. Jacob Torres