Recent headlines claim that there is no need to limit egg consumption saying that eggs have little effect on cholesterol levels. While it is true that it is more important to pay attention to the saturated fat and trans fat in foods, it is wise to limit the amount of cholesterol we eat. Eating too much cholesterol can increase the cholesterol in your blood! The current recommendations from the Dietitians of Canada state:* If you do not have heart disease, eat less than 300mg of dietary cholesterol per day.
* If you have heart disease or are at risk for heart disease, aim for less than 200mg of dietary cholesterol per day.
Here are some examples of the cholesterol content of foods:
1 large egg - 216 mg cholesterol
15 medium shrimp - 148 mg cholesterol
2 1/2 oz cooked beef liver - 286 mg cholesterol
2 1/2 oz cooked beef - 58-60 mg cholesterol
2 1/2 oz cooked chicken - 63-71 mg cholesterol
1 1/2 oz cheese - 38-58 mg cholesterol
Eggs can a healthy part of healthy diet...in moderation!
Submitted by Rochelle Anthony, Dietitian for the Cardiac Rehab Program, who can be reached at 306-655-2140
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