Weight & Watch

Break an egg, and the myths around it

Eggs are said to be contain too many calories and high levels of fat. Which is why, weight watchers and heart patients stay away from it. But fact is, an egg is actually low in calories. One egg provides only 75 Kcal and is packed with nutrients, which makes it a nutrient dense food—which makes it very valuable for weight watchers.

Also, eggs are low in saturated fat. An egg contains nearly 5 gms of fat, of which less than 2 gms is saturated fat—which is why, there is no significant impact on blood cholesterol levels.

Recently, it was reported by the University of Surrey that people who consume one or more eggs a day are at no more risk of having heart diseases than non-egg eaters. Britain’s Foods Standards Agency says there is no limit to eating eggs if they are part of a balanced diet.

Story continues below this ad

As for cholesterol, though an egg nearly contains 215 mg cholesterol—and the day’s limit being 300 mg—heart patients stay away from eggs. But studies found no significant relation between eggs and heart diseases.

As part of healthy diet, egg cholesterol seems to have little impact on blood cholesterol levels.

People with high blood cholesterol/heart disease can have 3-4 eggs a week as part of healthy diet. For others, an egg a day is safe enough.

Prashant Kishor claims top BJP leadership intimidated his candidates into withdrawing

India3 hr ago

Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, accused Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan of BJP of intimidating party candidates for Bihar's assembly polls. He claimed BJP is using pressure tactics due to fear of losing ground. Kishor also questioned Election Commission's ability to protect candidates and voters.

View all shorts

Live Blog

PHOTOS