If you've lived most of the last decade (or your entire life) eating egg white omelets because you believed egg yolks were bad for you, we're sorry to say that you may have been giving up the golden yellow goodness for no reason.
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Why Egg Yolks Actually Aren't As Bad As You Think
If you've lived most of the last decade (or your entire life) eating egg white omelets because you believed egg yolks were bad for you, we're sorry to say that you may have been giving up the golden yellow goodness for no reason.
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Ah, the incredible, edible egg. There are so many ways to enjoy this humble food: scrambled, fried, hard boiled, poached. And Americans eat a lot of eggs — about 95 million dozen eggs annually, or approximately 279 eggs per person per year (via The Kitchn). Egg consumption is on the rise, partly because of eggs' versatility and partly because of their many health benefits. Today, people see eggs as a sort of superfood — low in calories, high in nutrients — but that wasn't always the case.
Eggs are often classified as a superfood. They contain various vitamins, including folate, plus phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and zinc, among other minerals, which make them a healthy part of a diet (via NutritionData). Besides, eggs are easy to cook and can be consumed in different forms and recipes, making them a popular choice for people worldwide.
Think of the last time you went to brunch. It's a safe bet that someone at your table was eating eggs in one form or another. They're a popular breakfast food and a good source of protein and nutrients. Eggs may seem like a harmless addition to your diet, but the debate surrounding their health benefits has been raging for decades, and some experts say that the answer may lie in what part of the egg you're eating.
Everything about an egg is healthy — even the yolk. Some older generations may think otherwise, because the egg's golden center contains saturated fat, which was considered "bad" starting in the 1960s, according to Harvard Health. Recently, experts have agreed that the entire egg has tremendous health benefits. "Eggs are an excellent source of several key nutrients found in both the egg yolk and the egg white," pointed out nutritionist Tamar Samuels (via HuffPost). "Eating a whole egg gives us the biggest bang for our buck in terms of both macro and micronutrients."
