Comment by Keith Ayoob

Eggs really are the perfect food. They’re super nutritious, versatile and inexpensive.

Keep in mind, though, that your genes also can affect how much cholesterol you absorb from foods like eggs. So it’s wise to monitor your cholesterol level and eating habits, and moderate your egg consumption accordingly.

The biggest dietary driver of blood cholesterol is not cholesterol in food but saturated fat [...] When people demonize eggs, it’s not the eggs that are the problem—it’s what you’re having them with.