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Who doesn’t love scrambled eggs, an omelet, or a perfectly cooked sunny‑side‑up? For years, eggs have carried a reputation for being “bad” because of their cholesterol content. But new research is flipping that narrative. A  study  from  Loma Linda University Health  found that eating eggs may actually  lower Alzheimer’s risk by 27% . Yes — your breakfast staple might be doing more than keeping you full. 🔍  What Did the Study Look At? Researchers  followed  nearly 40,000 adults aged 65+  and tracked their egg consumption — from those who rarely ate eggs to those who ate them  five or more times per week . Over 15 years,  2,858 participants developed Alzheimer’s , giving researchers a large dataset to analyze. 🧠  What Do Studies Say About Eggs & Alzheimer’s Risk? ·           A Loma Linda University Health study found that adults 65+ who ate eggs  five or more times per week...

Who knew that merely eating eggs might lower your risk of Alzheimer’s.    Recent studies suggest that eating eggs may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.    However, so far, the evidence shows association, not proof of cause-and-effect.   🥚  What does the Research Show?  Weekly egg consumption :  Older adults  who ate at least  one egg per week  had about a  47% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia  compared to those who ate eggs less than once a month. Brain autopsy findings : People who consumed  eggs  regularly showed  less buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles , the toxic proteins strongly associated with Alzheimer’s. Nutrient drivers : About  39–40% of the protective effect  was explained by higher  dietary choline intake , a nutrient abundant in  eggs . Choline supports neurotransmitter production (acetylcholine), cell membrane integrity, and memory-rela...

Who doesn’t love eggs?    In an omelet or scrambled for breakfast or egg salad sandwiches for lunch or hard-boiled eggs for a snack.    For many years eggs were given a bad rap because of cholesterol.    At one time even the American Heart Association recommended limiting egg consumption.    With newer research we can enjoy eggs once again.   🥚  What about eggs and cholesterol?  New  research  has not found a link between egg consumption and heart disease, even among men at genetic risk for heart disease.  It seems high blood cholesterol levels are more linked to the saturated fat in meat and trans fats rather than the cholesterol in eggs.  In one Finnish  study , over 1,000 men were followed for 21 years.  They found egg consumption and dietary cholesterol did not significantly increase risk of heart disease.  Harvard  notes , “For most people, an egg a day does not incre...

Is there a difference between brown eggs and white eggs?   Are brown eggs healthier?   Many people think so.   Why do brown eggs often cost more than white eggs?   Recently we enjoyed a breakfast buffet at a Bed and Breakfast in Connecticut.   The buffet included a bowl of brown hard-boiled eggs.   Hotels often serve hard boiled eggs as part of their free breakfast buffet.   But usually white hard-boiled eggs.   This led to a discussion as to whether or not brown eggs are healthier and/or have a different taste.   What is the difference between brown eggs and white eggs? Answer:   COLOR Yes, the only difference is the color of the eggs.   Eat This, Not That has a recent article, discussing the difference between brown eggs and white eggs.   Why are brown eggs brown?   Because of the type of chicken the eggs come from.   Brown eggs are from red-feathered chickens with red ear lobes.   White eggs come fr...