Research shows that healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without increasing their risk of heart disease.

According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, one long-standing myth is that high cholesterol is caused by eating foods that contain dietary cholesterol. It's the saturated and trans fats found in foods - not the cholesterol - that increase the bad blood cholesterol (LDLs) and the risk of heart disease. Saturated and trans fats are found in foods such as pastries, many pre-packaged foods and deep fried foods. Eggs are low in saturated fats and do not contain any trans fat.

Cholesterol is found in foods from animals such as meat, fish, poultry, egg yolks and milk products. Plant foods, such as vegetables, nuts, fruits and grains, do not contain cholesterol. Your body needs cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and digestive juices that help you digest your food. You get only a small amount of cholesterol from the food you eat. Your liver makes more to meet your body's needs.

Eggs are a good source of protein. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissue, keeping your body fluids in balance and helping you fight infections.

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