Many people enjoy eating eggs but is it really necessary to limit eggs to lose weight?
Cholesterol is not found in large amounts in many foods, except in eggs and in offal such as brains, liver and kidneys. The cholesterol in these foods does not usually make a great contribution to blood cholesterol levels, but if you have a high level of blood cholesterol it is probably wise to limit eggs to about three a week. If you need to reduce cholesterol levels, it is much more important to reduce the total fat you eat, and to change the types of fat you eat. This is because saturated fat has more impact on blood cholesterol levels than eating foods high in dietary cholesterol. Eating high-fibre foods may help reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed into the bloodstream. Eaten in moderation eggs are of great nutritional value and are low in fat and calories. When you cook with eggs, try to avoid adding butter and cheese, as this adds saturated fat.
