What’s in an egg?

February 9, 2011

I heard it on the morning news. I heard it on the evening news. … Eggs are healthier. Remember the days when eggs were responsible for clogging our arteries and leading to high cholesterol levels? Well, the soundbites suggested that things are much improved… I was happy, as I like eggs. Boiled eggs. Scrambled eggs. Omelettes… French toast. One of my fondest memories is having brunch at home on a lazy day…with an omelette as the main course. But with high cholesterol in the family, I have avoided eggs. 

And then I listened closely. And the story said, “cholesterol in eggs has been reduced 14%…” Hmm, that didn’t sound like much. And then, “so if you eat two in one day, you are still over your daily recommended level for cholesterol.”

Well, there it is again. A headline. And the news story. They don’t exactly contradict each other. But close. So, sigh. I still won’t be eating many eggs…

Author: Roxanne

I have always loved to learn. After years of trying to pick a major as an undergraduate, I met a professor who guided me to graduate school. And from graduate school, I learned that I could always go to school and keep on learning. And so I have... View all posts by Roxanne