There's nothing we like more at HuffPost UK Lifestyle than chowing down on some good old eggs. Poached, scrambled, boiled or fried, they're not only delicious but help keep hunger locked up 'til lunch.
But while eggs are undeniably nutritious, they should be eaten in moderation.
As Dr Rachel Lagniappe reveals in the video above, one egg yolk contains a rather high dose of cholesterol, which could lead to various health problems.
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An adult's recommended daily amount (RDA) of cholesterol is 200mg, but an egg contains a whopping 210mg.
This means that eating just one egg is more than the RDA, and that's not counting the cholesterol consumed through other foods throughout the day. Yikes.
According to the British Heart Foundation over half of the UK population have high cholesterol.
High cholesterol (LDL) is one of the major contributing factors towards it because it contributes to the narrowing of the arteries, and increases risk of heart attack, stroke and mini-stroke.
Smoking, having diabetes or high blood pressure (hypertension) and having a family history of stroke or heart disease can all increase your risk of having high cholesterol.
But the most common factor increasing the nation's cholesterol is diet.
We've pulled together some of the best foods to help lower cholesterol.
But while eggs are undeniably nutritious, they should be eaten in moderation.
As Dr Rachel Lagniappe reveals in the video above, one egg yolk contains a rather high dose of cholesterol, which could lead to various health problems.
An adult's recommended daily amount (RDA) of cholesterol is 200mg, but an egg contains a whopping 210mg.
This means that eating just one egg is more than the RDA, and that's not counting the cholesterol consumed through other foods throughout the day. Yikes.
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According to the British Heart Foundation over half of the UK population have high cholesterol.
High cholesterol (LDL) is one of the major contributing factors towards it because it contributes to the narrowing of the arteries, and increases risk of heart attack, stroke and mini-stroke.
Smoking, having diabetes or high blood pressure (hypertension) and having a family history of stroke or heart disease can all increase your risk of having high cholesterol.
But the most common factor increasing the nation's cholesterol is diet.
We've pulled together some of the best foods to help lower cholesterol.