The Dietary Guidelines lifted the
longstanding hard limit on cholesterol, as many
researchers now believe the cholesterol you eat doesn't have that much bearing on the amount of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol floating in your bloodstream, and that saturated fat (like fatty meats) and genetic makeup are the real driving force behind dangerously high cholesterol. That's good news, since research finds that eating eggs in the morning can help you feel full and satisfied longer, making it easier to resist those pastries in your office pantry. "Eggs from hens that are raised on pastures or fed omega-3 enriched feed tend to be higher in omega-3s," says Elliot.
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researchers now believe the cholesterol you eat doesn't have that much bearing on the amount of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol floating in your bloodstream, and that saturated fat (like fatty meats) and genetic makeup are the real driving force behind dangerously high cholesterol. That's good news, since research finds that eating eggs in the morning can help you feel full and satisfied longer, making it easier to resist those pastries in your office pantry. "Eggs from hens that are raised on pastures or fed omega-3 enriched feed tend to be higher in omega-3s," says Elliot.
RELATED: 10 Easy, Protein-Packed Snacks
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