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10 Surprising Facts About Cholesterol
Like most people, you probably think of cholesterol—if you think of it at all—and picture fatty foods and heart trouble. But if you think you’ve heard everything you need to know about this waxy fat, there may be a few surprises in store.
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One egg a day is OK
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the average American man and woman eat 337 milligrams and 217 milligrams, respectively, of cholesterol each day. The AHA recommends limiting your daily cholesterol intake to less than 300 milligrams.
That’s just a little more than one large egg, which has about 213 milligrams of cholesterol.
When having eggs for breakfast, keep in mind that you’ll need to cut back on other sources of cholesterol throughout the rest of the day. Eggs are also in many foods, such as baked goods, that you may not consider sources of cholesterol.
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