Eating eggs every day is OK or not?

       

       Eggs are not just delicious but they are also full of nutrients such as vitamins (e.g. A, D, and E), folate, iron, omega-3 and so on (Source 1) . Some people would consider the fact that the egg yolks are high in cholesterol and it is not good for health if you eat eggs every day. You will have a high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol that contribute to heart disease (Source 2). But I do not think so. I think eating eggs every day is OK and it is good for health.
       Firstly, cholesterol is not always bad. It is a very important part of the body. According to The Mayo Clinic, cholesterol is found in every cell in our body and without it our bodies would not function properly. The functions of cholesterol in the body are making steroid hormones (e.g. testosterone, estrogen and cortisol), being the structure of every cell in our bodies, and helping the liver creates bile which helps us about digestion(Source 3).

       Furthermore, you should not forget that eggs are not about cholesterol but they also have a lot of nutrients that are necessary for us. For example, Lutein and Zeaxanthine of eggs can reduce a chance of getting eye disease. Omega-3 is a good fat that helps protect our heart. Folate helps produce and take care all of new cells. Choline helps about brain development.

       Moreover, even though you eat many eggs but they will not effect to your blood cholesterol because “when we eat more eggs, the liver just produces less cholesterol instead” said by Peter J.H. Jones, PhD, School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition.

       In conclusion, I strongly agree that it is ok to eat eggs every day because eggs have many benefits and their cholesterol is not effect to us. I think we should eat only a good food if we want to be healthy. Do not forget that “you are what you eat”

     

Written by Ms.Buntita Thumsongkram 553080158-8