The egg is inexpensive, easy to cook and displays excellent nutritional values. But like other products, we stick to her misconceptions that are sometimes wrong. This is the case on the question of cholesterol.
It is an exceptional food, we are of course talking about the egg. According to the official CNPO figures, the interprofession of eggs, The French consumed on average 224 eggs in 2023. A number that continues to increase each year.
If they are so consumed, it is because the eggs present themselves as The anti-crisis product par excellence but not only. Indeed, from a nutritional point of view, the eggs have many qualities. However, some people still continue to see them as responsible for cholesterol levels.
A super food
On his Instagram account, The nutritionist Laurence PlumeySpecialist in fat, overweight and obesity devoted a video on the benefits of eggs. “When I eat two eggsI receive 12 grams of proteinthat is to say as much as a half steak ”she explains. The World Health Organization has also recognized them as being “The best” food proteins.
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In addition to proteins, The yolks are rich in iron. They are also very good for the oxygenation of the tissues. There are also l’iodeperfect for thyroid, and Many vitamins. “In two eggs, I cover 25 to 100% of my daily need in nine vitamins out of thirteen.”assures the specialist.
Et quid of cholesterol ? “Your blood cholesterol is very little impacted by food cholesterol.”informs Laurence Plumey. And add that it is “Completely false” to say that the eggs raise the rate cholesterol. Indeed, the eggs contain 10% of lipids, the majority of which is unsaturated, even sometimes rich in omega 3. Enough to eat two every day without worrying about seeing your cholesterol increase.
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