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It seems strange that the day i write a post on Eggs, then one of the leading nutritional experts i know and trust also writes about eggs too… Maybe his is a little more eloquent, but ultimately the message is the same.

Take a look at his Shocking Snack from Last Night posting…

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The humble egg tends to get a fair amount of negative press. Talking with a number of my clients they generally have a negative opinion on the subject. Normally the negativity revolves around the claims of high fat and cholesterol levels, both of which are not the issue that people believe them to be. High cholesterol generally can be attributed to other lifestyle factors, that simply cutting out eggs would make no difference.

Personally I will eat about 3 eggs on a daily basis, I find them the perfect start to the day in the form of an omelet, and keeps me away from the junk all morning.

So here follows some health facts relating to the egg:

• Eggs are considered to one of the most complete and pure sources of protein by leading nutritionists.
• The complete, unadulterated egg is a great source of dietary fat, ie. It has the correct ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6.
• A healthy, complete egg has properties to emulsify the fats in an egg.
• Despite the negative press relating to cholesterol, it is in fact a key part of all cells in the body and is needed when there is an inflammatory process such as in the gut.

Inflammation of the gut can be caused by alcohol, food additives etc. Moderate consumption of products with fat and cholesterol content can be beneficial, even considered essential, for your health.

There is a caveat with this. The egg MUST preferably come from a good source, a commercially raised chicken will not produce eggs with the same quality as a free-range egg.

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