In fact, several studies have shown that HDL (the good kind of cholesterol) levels improved in participants after eating between one and three eggs daily. Dietary cholesterol actually improves your cholesterol profile,' Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, founder of Nutritious Life told Eat This, Not That! in a different article. Many people still think that eggs can raise their cholesterol levels, but that's actually not true. 'Eggs have a history of being marketed poorly. So, why do eggs continue to receive backlash? Many experts agree the focus should instead be on limiting the amount of saturated and trans fats you consume as well as added sugars. Each egg contains about 185 milligrams of cholesterol, however, you'll notice the most recent USDA dietary guidelines don't specify how much cholesterol you should limit yourself to each day (they got rid of that guideline in the 2015-2020 edition). Here's why, and for even more healthy tips, be sure to check out our list of the 100 Unhealthiest Foods on the Planet.įirst, let's clear up the cholesterol confusion.

So, it may come as a surprise to some to see the term 'fat-blasting' associated with eating eggs regularly. In fact, the first thing that may come to mind when you hear the word 'eggs' is cholesterol. Eggs don't always get the best reputation.