{"id":35141,"date":"2025-04-20T08:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T08:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/35141\/"},"modified":"2025-04-20T08:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T08:34:27","slug":"dietitians-share-the-health-benefits-of-yolks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/35141\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietitians Share the Health Benefits of Yolks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eggs are pricier<\/a> than they have been in years. But before you cross them off your grocery list, consider their amazing nutrition profile. \u201cEggs are packed with essential nutrients, and they offer a balanced mix of macronutrients and micronutrients,\u201d says Kaitlyn Czaplicki<\/a>, R.D., with Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. But, what about egg yolk nutrition, specifically? <\/p>\n

A look at egg yolk nutrition reveals that the yolks themselves contain nutrients such as choline, vitamins A, D, E, and B, lutein, and selenium. And, despite concerns in past decades about eggs yolks and cholesterol, we know now that eggs can be a healthy part of most people\u2019s diets. As always, you should talk to your own doctor for personalized nutrition advice based on your health history. That said: \u201cEating one to two eggs daily<\/a> is unlikely to raise cholesterol levels,\u201d says Jason Ewoldt<\/a>, M.S., R.D.N., of the Mayo Clinic<\/a>. \u201cGenerally, the culprit with elevated cholesterol tends to be higher intakes of saturated fat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meet the experts: <\/strong>Kaitlyn Czaplicki<\/a>, R.D., is with Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. Jason Ewoldt<\/a>, M.S., R.D.N., is with the Mayo Clinic.<\/a><\/p>\n

While yolks also have about 1.5 grams of saturated fat per egg, the American Heart Association recommends most people keep saturated fat around 13 grams a day. \u201cThat means you can eat the whole egg but reduce the bacon and butter,\u201d says Ewoldt. <\/p>\n

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The benefits of eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n

A 2019 review<\/a> highlighted the fact that both the egg yolk and egg white may offer many health benefits, such as the following. Remember, though, that eggs on their own aren’t magic, and should be incorporated into a well-balanced nutrition plan<\/a>. <\/p>\n