It is true that a large yolk contains more than two-thirds of the recommended daily intake of cholesterol but they also contain the majority of the nutrients found in an egg (about 90%). All of the egg's vitamin A, D and E is in the egg yolk. The yolk contains the majority of the essential amino acids as well. One large egg contains 6.25g of protein while one egg white contains only 3.51g.The research on potential health risks of an egg yolk is contradictory. Some studies show that moderate consumption of eggs does not appear to increase heart disease risk in healthy individual while other research supports the idea that a high egg intake increases cardiovascular risk.
As with everything, moderation is best. Anywhere from 6 per week to 2 eggs per day is considered “moderate”. If you have a 3 egg omelet, try taking out just one yolk rather than all or none of them.
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Melissa - thanks for posting this. My husband and I were just discussing this very topic yesterday morning. As always, you are psychic!
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