Eggs
2 articles, from the basics to the full research. Each one answers first, then goes as deep as you want.
Read in order
- Are eggs healthy, or do they raise your cholesterol? 5 min Why eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can buy, what the evidence says about the old cholesterol warning, and how little range access changes an egg
- Do eggs raise your cholesterol or heart-disease risk? 5 min Big studies disagree on whether eggs raise heart-disease risk. About an egg a day looks fine for most healthy people; diabetes and high LDL need more care.
Put it into practice
- Shop Local
- Local eggs Ask whether the hens are on pasture: pasture-raised eggs carry more omega-3 and vitamins A and E, and “cage-free” alone does not mean pasture.