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Inside this i ue:

• Benefi ts of Cranberries

• Holiday Cooking Alternatives
• Balancing Your Grazing Board
• Which Foods Have Flavonols
• And more!

Busting Myths: EGGS
Myth: You shouldn’t eat eggs because of their that eggs were dangerous. Today, research Swapping an egg scrambled with spinach

high cholesterol content. is mixed. for a blueberry mu n may seem tempting,
but opting for nutrient-rich choices like eggs
Eggs are high in protein, phosphorous, Some studies say eating eggs might increase
calcium, potassium, vitamins A, E, B2, and the risk of heart disease, but others say it ensures you're fueling your body with protein
B5, and cholesterol. For people who want doesn’t. In the face of this contradiction, and essential vitamins, rather than just sugar
to cut down on eating meat, eggs provide moderation is key. Doctors recommend eating and carbs.
much-needed protein. Consuming eggs is also no more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol Staying healthy means looking at everything

an a ordable way to get protein and other daily. One large egg contains 186 milligrams you eat, not just one food.
nutrients into your diet. of cholesterol. Having eggs without other Source:
Unfortunately, research on eggs has swung back cholesterol-rich foods, like bacon, once or https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/
and forth over the years. Our grandparents twice a week shouldn’t be a problem. high-blood-cholesterol/expert-answers/cholesterol/
started the days with a heaping plate of eggs If you decide to limit your egg intake, faq-20058468
and bacon, but our parents were warned make sure you choose a healthy alternative.

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