avoid egg consumption

Foods to be taken with caution (eggs)

Egg is of two parts; the egg white, and the egg yolk. The egg yolk contains high level of cholesterol making it unhealthy for the heart whereas the egg white contains far lower concentration of this cholesterol. It is advisable to avoid even the egg white especially when one is already at risk. Eggs contribute significantly to the nutritional needs of children and adolescents during the periods of rapid growth; even in these age groups there is need for moderate intake.

Egg is very rich in sodium, and therefore should be taken with caution in cases of hypertension and cardiovascular disorders.

Egg is the richest of animal products in cholesterol (425mg/100g). Only brain tissue is higher (2200mg/100g). One egg contains about 250mg of cholesterol, an amount close to the 300mg daily upper limit. The cholesterol content of egg comes up to 2000mg/100g after frying it with oil; therefore restrict intake of eggs especially oil-fried ones.