Are we eating eggs now, or are we still too afraid to enjoy them? It’s hard to think of another food with a reputation that has flip-flopped as much as this poor, humble morsel’s. Another silent victim of misinformation. Unfortunately, the majority of us bought into the idea that eggs were bad for us - hook, line, and sinker.

The wonderful thing is, unless you’re allergic to eggs, you’d be a fool not to include them in your diet. After all, as Sally Fallon points out in Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats, eggs are not only one of the most complete proteins out there but also one of the most affordable.

Worried about cholesterol? Despite what we’ve heard, cholesterol isn’t inherently bad. Every cell in our body depends on it to function properly, so it’s worth it to get informed about this misunderstood topic. I’ve added Cholesterol: Facts and Fantasies by Judith A. DeCava to my list of books to read because it debunks some of the most common misconceptions about cholesterol.

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Acesso em: mar. 2017. Adaptado.