Aside from “Who killed JFK?”, the question of the century is “Are eggs bad for your heart?” Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon, recently addressed the issue on social media, and his answer may be surprising to some. London says that eggs have taken a really bad rap through the years, partly because back in 1968 the American Heart Association labeled them a poor dietary source and a heart risk. In 2015, studies showed that this theory was not backed by scientific evidence. That’s because dietary cholesterol doesn’t really impact overall cholesterol as much as we think it does. According to Dr. London, “Eggs are a God-made product and an excellent source of protein.” A regular egg has 5-6 grams of protein and is packed with minerals and micronutrients like Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, selenium, and choline. The American Heart Association today says that a whole egg per day can be included as part of a heart-healthy diet for adults, while two eggs a day is acceptable for healthy older adults with normal cholesterol. As Dr. London points out, there is some advantage to eating eggs produced by free-range chickens. As for whether the white or yolk is better for your heart, he says the majority of the dietary benefit actually comes from the yolk.
