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''I'm a Cardiologist-Here's Exactly How I Prepare Eggs for Heart Health'
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Key Points:
- Dr. Craig Basman, an interventional cardiologist, emphasizes that both the type of food and its preparation method significantly impact heart health, as cooking methods can introduce inflammatory compounds that promote artery plaque buildup.
- Eggs are considered heart-healthy for most people, with modern research showing dietary cholesterol in eggs has less impact on blood cholesterol than saturated and trans fats; however, individuals with severe heart conditions or diabetes should limit yolk intake.
- The healthiest ways to prepare eggs for cardiovascular benefits are poaching or boiling, as these methods avoid adding unhealthy fats and preserve essential nutrients like B vitamins and antioxidants.
- If frying or scrambling eggs, Dr. Basman recommends using heart-healthy oils like extra-virgin olive or avocado oil on low heat to prevent oxidation and inflammation that can worsen arterial plaque.
- Avoid frying eggs in butter or bacon and adding processed meats or heavy cheese, as these introduce high levels of saturated fats and sodium that elevate LDL cholesterol and damage arteries.
