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Did you know that eggs can be part of a healthy diet? Over the years, there have been several ideas about the positive and negative effects of eggs on our health. Let’s see what science says. • Eating eggs has been a subject of debate for a long time because of their high content of saturated fats and cholesterol. However, recent studies show that the majority of cholesterol in the bloodstream does not come from cholesterol-rich foods. • Eggs can cause an allergic reaction which is mainly seen in infants and children but may remain into adulthood. EGGS AND HEALTH …if you are allergic to eggs, you must avoid eating them, even if in very small quantities. How? Always read the labels on the packaging to check if the product contains egg or may have been in contact with them during its preparation. DID YOU KNOW THAT… KITCHEN TIPS: EGGS Soft-boiled, fried, hard-boiled, as a base for mayonnaise, in eggnog, in ice cream, in cakes and biscuits: there are many different ways of using eggs because of their characteristics. The cooking time and temperature has a different effect on the consistency of the egg white and yolk because of the characteristics of their proteins. EGGS: A SPECIAL FOOD LET’S LEARN TO EAT WELL 69