Some of the common myths and the fact behind them.
* Myth: Eggs increase the blood cholesterol level and should be avoided!
* Fact: Eggs should not be avoided as they are an excellent source of protein. While measuring the impact of a food item on our blood cholesterol levels, saturated and trans-fat (the 'bad' fats) levels should be taken into account.
* Myth: Washing eggs before use can eliminate salmonella bacteria present on them
* Fact: Salmonella bacteria are present inside the egg and not on the surface of eggs or the eggshell. Hence, washing eggs will not really help in removing the bacteria.
* Myth: Having a lot of eggs in a day is bad for health!
* Fact: Scientifically it has been seen that up to three whole eggs per day are perfectly safe for healthy people.
* Myth: White eggs vs brown egg, which is healthier!
* Fact: Eggs come in many colors. The different eggshells color comes from the pigments the hens produce. Hence, both white and brown have the same nutritional values and are healthy.
* Myth: Eating eggs can cause heart disease!
* Facts: Eating eggs and heart disease are not linked.
* Myth: Eating eggs can help in preventing blindness!
* Fact: Eggs can help in protecting our eyes with age-related blindness because of the various kinds of nutrients they are loaded with.
* Myth: Salmonella is found only in the yolks of raw eggs, so eating raw white eggs is safe!
* Fact: Salmonella bacteria are mostly found in egg yolk but even the egg whites are contaminated. So it is always advised not to eat raw or even undercooked eggs.
* Myth: Buying eggs from local farmers is safer than those purchased from the grocery store!
* Fact: Eggs come from chickens, and chickens harbor Salmonella bacteria. So there is no guarantee that farmers' market is a safer option as compared to the grocery store
* Myth: Eggs increase the blood cholesterol level and should be avoided!
* Fact: Eggs should not be avoided as they are an excellent source of protein. While measuring the impact of a food item on our blood cholesterol levels, saturated and trans-fat (the 'bad' fats) levels should be taken into account.
* Myth: Washing eggs before use can eliminate salmonella bacteria present on them
* Fact: Salmonella bacteria are present inside the egg and not on the surface of eggs or the eggshell. Hence, washing eggs will not really help in removing the bacteria.
* Myth: Having a lot of eggs in a day is bad for health!
* Fact: Scientifically it has been seen that up to three whole eggs per day are perfectly safe for healthy people.
* Myth: White eggs vs brown egg, which is healthier!
* Fact: Eggs come in many colors. The different eggshells color comes from the pigments the hens produce. Hence, both white and brown have the same nutritional values and are healthy.
* Myth: Eating eggs can cause heart disease!
* Facts: Eating eggs and heart disease are not linked.
* Myth: Eating eggs can help in preventing blindness!
* Fact: Eggs can help in protecting our eyes with age-related blindness because of the various kinds of nutrients they are loaded with.
* Myth: Salmonella is found only in the yolks of raw eggs, so eating raw white eggs is safe!
* Fact: Salmonella bacteria are mostly found in egg yolk but even the egg whites are contaminated. So it is always advised not to eat raw or even undercooked eggs.
* Myth: Buying eggs from local farmers is safer than those purchased from the grocery store!
* Fact: Eggs come from chickens, and chickens harbor Salmonella bacteria. So there is no guarantee that farmers' market is a safer option as compared to the grocery store
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