You stopped eating eggs because someone said “cholesterol.”
Then you replaced them with meat pies on your way to work.
Did that swap actually help your heart?
Egg yolks contain dietary cholesterol. But for most people, the bigger dietary concern is often saturated fat across the whole diet.
Saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol.
LDL is often called “bad” cholesterol because when too much remains in the blood, it can build up inside the arteries. Over time, this increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Meat pies may contain saturated fat from the pastry, the fatty filling or both. The amount depends on the recipe. Commercial pastries made with partially hydrogenated oil may also contain trans fat.
This does not mean eggs are unlimited.
For many healthy adults, up to one whole egg a day can fit into a heart-healthy diet. How you prepare it and what you eat with it still matter.
A boiled or poached egg served with vegetables, fruit or whole-grain bread is very different from an egg fried in plenty of butter or oil and served with sausage or pastries.
If your LDL cholesterol is already high, ask your doctor or dietitian how eggs fit into your own diet. Your advice should be based on your cholesterol results and overall heart risk.
When checking packaged food, look for:
• Saturated fat
• Trans fat
• Partially hydrogenated oil
Removing one food will not protect your heart if the rest of the plate remains unchanged.
The egg may not be the biggest problem on your breakfast plate.
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