Egg yolks are rich in essential nutrients important for health. One of them is choline. Choline is important to maintain the smooth functioning of the body’s metabolism. Many myths say that eating an egg yolk can cause heart disease risk. In fact, research results are published in the American Journal of Clinic Nutrition, says that eggs have little saturated fat content so as not to interfere with heart health.

The problem is if the eggs are fried, then consumed every day for more than a grain of patients with heart disease or people with heart disease trend. Said Dr. Lany Goddess Wijono, SpGK, nutritionists.

In fact, continued Dr. Lany, someone will be a need for nutrients, including protein and vitamins in the eggs, vary depending on the conditions and their respective activities.

One egg yolk contains 25 percent of the daily choline requirement. For patients with heart disease, adequate consumption of two egg yolks per week. If not have a history of heart disease, we should eat a boiled egg every day.

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