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CHOLESTEROL DIET SECRETS
Cholesterol in eggs Research has shown that approximately 25% of a hen's egg yolk is non-functional fat and cholesterol. This is one of the main reasons why health practitioners recommend people to moderate their consumption of eggs and limit intakes to about 3 eggs a week.The truth is we probably consume more than 3 egg yolks a week, perhaps not the eggs directly, but from products made with egg yolks. I am referring to cakes, cookies, ice creams, pastries... Truth be told, it is hard to avoid eating these totally. So before you hit the book store looking for new cook books, you could try using egg substitutes in your cooking. One of the interesting low fat replacement of egg yolks is Eggcellent from NutraSweet Co. This is a low-fat, low-cholesterol concentrated powder made from real egg yolks. The fat and cholesterol in liquid yolk have been removed during a patented manufacturing process. According to NutraSweet, Eggcellent powder contains 74% less fat and 90% less cholesterol than liquid egg yolk when reconstituted on an equal protein basis. It is yellow in color with a typical fresh egg aroma. Food prepared with Eggcellent is said to retain its original taste and texture as compared to one that is prepared with real yolks. To obtain liquid egg yolks, simply mix one part Eggcellent with three parts water. So thanks to Eggcellent, you can prepare tasty food without feeling guilty. (Courtesy of Cholesterol Diet Secrets) Note: CholesterolDietSecrets.com does not receive any financial compensation from the companies mentioned in this article. The information provided should not be a substitute for professional care. You should always consult your health care provider if you have concerns about any health problem or medications. |