Live Healthy Over 50 Daily · October 9, 2026
Breakfast is quick, cheap and easy to fix. Eggs are a handy way to get protein, and many of us still wonder whether they are safe for the heart.
What it may do for you
One large egg has about 6 grams of protein and 72 calories, according to Harvard Health. Eggs also contain choline, plus the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, says Harvard's Nutrition Source.
Many of us grew up hearing that eggs were bad for the heart. The worry was cholesterol, and one yolk has about 200 mg. But Harvard Health explains that your liver makes most of the cholesterol in your body. In large studies, healthy people who ate up to one egg a day did not have higher rates of heart attack or stroke.
What goes on the plate beside the egg matters too. The Nutrition Source says the mix of fats in your diet affects your blood cholesterol more than the cholesterol in food does. Think of a plain egg as one small brick in the wall. Bacon and buttery toast add more bricks.
Try this today
Scramble one egg with a handful of spinach and a few chopped tomatoes this morning, and skip the bacon.
Good to know
In one set of findings, people with diabetes who ate an egg or more a day had a higher heart disease risk. If you have diabetes, heart disease or high cholesterol, ask your doctor how many eggs fit your plan.
To your health,
The Live Healthy Over 50 Team
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For general education only. Not medical advice. Talk with your doctor before changing your diet, especially if you take medication or manage a health condition.