Healthy Pinoy

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗴𝗴𝘀?

Chicken eggs are an affordable source of protein and other essential nutrients. They are easy to prepare and can be added to various recipes.

Based on the DOST-FNRI’s 2019 Philippine Food Composition Table (FCT) and Food Exchange List (FEL) for Meal Planning, one boiled egg contains 𝟴 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 and 𝟮𝟱𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹.

However, you may have heard that cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide.

A study led by Tanchoco in 2011 about the effect of egg consumption on Filipino adults' lipid profile showed that for most people, the cholesterol in eggs does not cause a spike in blood cholesterol levels. This is because the body produces most of its cholesterol in the liver, and that production is influenced by saturated and trans fats in the diet. 𝗘𝗴𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀.

That said, some individuals, known as "hyper-responders", may experience a rise in blood cholesterol when consuming eggs, while some may be allergic. But for most people, eggs can be enjoyed in moderation without concern.

So, if you are in good health, there is no need to fear eggs. When consumed as part of a moderate, varied, and balanced diet, eggs can be a practical, relatively affordable, and nutritious choice.

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