To yolk or not to yolk? That is the question...

As with everything, there is so much conflicting information floating around when it comes to nutrition. One sore subject for me is, “the egg.”

Doctors are always telling people to not eat the yolk of an egg because it will raise their cholesterol. This ladies and gentlemen is NOT TRUE. The yolk contains lecithin and choline. In my own words, " Choline is a natural fat metabolizer!" But in the brilliant words of Glenn Burkett (Natural Dr from Florida), "Egg yolks contain lecithin that enables fats such as cholesterol and other lipids, to be dispersed in water and removed from the body. Protecting vital organs and arteries from fatty buildup, Therefore egg yolks do not raise cholesterol, egg yolks lower cholesterol."

Here is a list of reasons why you never want to skip on the yolk:

• ·      Improves brain function
• ·      Aids in fat loss
• ·      Healthy skin and hair
• ·      Improves memory
• ·      Keeps you full longer
• ·      Perfect protein
• ·      Boosts your metabolism
• ·      Raises your HDL (good cholesterol)
• ·      High in amino acids
• ·      May help prevent Cancer
• ·      Decrease inflammation in the body

Love those eggs! Make sure you are only eating organic and free range when it comes to any egg, dairy, or meat product. Here is a great article that explains why and has more information on all the health benefits of eggs:

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=92

What did we learn from this? Eat Eggs and be FIT, FABULOUS, AND HAPPY!:-)

My prayer for you is to live a FIT FABULOUS LIFE!

-SLR

Note: try not to eat eggs every single day of the week because it can cause sensitivity.