Let’s crack open the truth about this kitchen staple — so you can enjoy your sunny-side-up without guilt, fear, or second-guessing.
Because real nutrition isn’t about extremes. It’s about balance — and giving credit where it’s due.
What Changed? The Science Behind the Egg Rebrand
In the 1970s and 80s, dietary guidelines warned against eating eggs — especially yolks — because they’re high in dietary cholesterol (about 185 mg per large egg).
The logic was simple:
Cholesterol in food → raises blood cholesterol → increases heart disease risk.
But newer studies have revealed something important:
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