Should You Be Afraid of Yolks: Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, and More
On numerous forums you can often find recommendations to avoid the yolk.
Some experts believe that they have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system and cause excess weight.
Many people associate the potential harm of yolks with their composition.
Let's see if egg yolk is really dangerous for your health.
How dangerous is the yolk?
It does contain a lot of cholesterol, and some experts recommend consuming no more than 200 mg per day.
The yolk also contains a lot of saturated fat – up to 2 grams per yolk, which is an impressive amount.
It is important to understand that cholesterol in food is not the same as cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol in food is important for the synthesis of vitamin D and the production of bile acids.
As for saturated fat, you can safely consume up to 20 grams per day, while an egg contains only 2 grams.
Earlier we wrote about who shouldn’t eat borscht.
