ABSTRACT
Low-fat, high-protein food and source of vitamins A, D, E, and choline, as well as phytochemicals lutein and xeaxanthin.1 A large egg supplies approximately 215-250 mg of cholesterol.2 The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a limit of 300 mg of cholesterol per day for people whose LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol level is normal (and a limit of 200 mg of cholesterol per day for people who have high LDL cholesterol or heart disease),3 and according to AHA, eggs can be part of one’s recommended level of dietary cholesterol intake. Eggs enriched with omega-3-fatty-acid supply 115 mg of omega-3-fatty acid per large egg depending on the commercial brand.4 Eggs are a versatile food that can be prepared in a variety of ways and are used as an emulsifying ingredient in baked products and salad dressings.
