Eggs are nutrient-dense, cheap, and have a long shelf life. They supply almost every nutrient the human body needs except fibre. They're even sources for some harder to source nutrients like vitamin D and vitamin B12.

The majority of recent research suggests that eggs pose no risk to our health and much more likely to actually provide health benefits. In fact, eating eggs alongside other food can help our bodies absorb more vitamins, they can make us feel full for longer.

In the last decade, research has shown quite clearly that at normal intakes of cholesterol, dietary cholesterol has actually very little influence on a person's blood cholesterol levels. Once a food gets a bad name, it's really hard to shake it. And eggs have really struggled with this labelling for the last 50 years, mainly because of this misconception around dietary cholesterol.

A complete protein is a food source that contains each of the nine essential amino acids necessary in the human diet. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.

The egg whites have almost no fat content and contain a wide range of important minerals. The egg whites have low concentrations of nutrients but high protein content.

The current research shows that blood cholesterol levels are not related to dietary cholesterol intakes within normal ranges. It's safe to eat one to two eggs a day for most healthy adults.

Egg consumption's association with cardiovascular disease varies based on the overall dietary pattern. Adding protein and fat to a carbohydrate-rich meal reduces post-meal blood sugar spikes and suppresses appetite.

The US government dropped its warning regarding eggs and dietary cholesterol, leading to a rise in egg consumption. Eggs are a great source of nutrients and can be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet.

Eating eggs has a planetary impact and raises questions about animal welfare. However, from a health perspective, eggs can be a good component of the diet.