As in the whole world, the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and related deaths is increasing in our country as well. Among the causes of cardiovascular diseases, genetic predisposition, smoking, high blood pressure, obesity and high blood cholesterol level are the most important ones. The blood cholesterol level is also highly affected by the content of the diet.
Eggs are a rich source of dietary cholesterol in our diet. One large egg contains 213 mg of cholesterol. In clinical studies, it has been reported that the cholesterol content of the diet will cause an increase in the blood of LDL, known as bad cholesterol. However, in the same studies, it has been shown that it does not pose a risk for heart health due to the increase in HDL cholesterol, which is known as good cholesterol. In addition, dietary cholesterol intake up to 300 mg is recommended within the framework of healthy nutrition principles. However, egg is a food with high nutrient content. Inexpensive, good quality protein source, low in energy content, source of all vitamins and minerals except vitamin C. It is the only food that naturally contains vitamin D in its structure. In addition, a breakfast containing eggs was associated with a decrease in the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin. In other words, it has been observed that people who include eggs in their breakfast eat less food in the next meals, which helps in maintaining weight control. Thus, it helps to reduce the risk of obesity, another parameter related to heart disease.
Dietary recommendations aimed at consuming or restricting eggs should not be generalized to include all individuals. There is a need to benefit from the healthy effects of eggs by increasing cholesterol intake in the healthy population. The American Heart Association now recommends adopting health-related good eating practices rather than limiting egg consumption.
To Maintain Cardiovascular Health
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Ensuring nutritional diversity
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Maintaining ideal body weight i
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Reducing solid fats, which we call saturated fats, in the diet
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Reducing trans fats, which are high in fast food,
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Increasing the consumption of vegetables and fruits
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Reducing salt consumption
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Increasing physical activity is among our recommendations .
If the individual does not have a cholesterol metabolism disorder, consumes all food groups adequately and in a balanced way, does not have a weight problem, does not smoke and does sports, there is no need to worry about the high cholesterol content of eggs. However, diabetics and those with cardiovascular risk should limit their cholesterol intake by consuming eggs every other day.
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