Eggs are good food

There is so much worry about eggs as a cause of high cholesterol. But people who I trust have looked at the studies and find that eggs are generally GOOD for the body.

Dr. Sears tells us that eggs are a perfect food. The American Heart Association recommends that you eat seven eggs a week—but he thinks you can safely double that number. Here’s the case he made for doing so in a recent issue of his newsletter, Health Confidential for Men:

* Eggs have only 75 calories, 5 grams of fat, and no trans-fats. They are high in protein and contain 13 essential vitamins and minerals.

* A University of Washington study concluded that people with and without high blood cholesterol levels are better off if they eat two eggs a day. Eggs contain the “good fats” that are heart-healthy.

* Eggs are rich in the nutrient lutein. This nutrient protects against thickening of the arteries. The Los Angeles Atherosclerosis Study found that the more eggs their subjects ate, the better their arteries looked. One egg has more lutein than a large serving of vegetables.

* Aside from being an inexpensive and top-quality source of protein, eggs are filling. You can satiate your appetite and help your brain focus by starting each day with a couple of eggs.

I like mine poached now. If you like the taste of soft-boiled eggs, try poached eggs. Easer, faster, and no shell to peel off!