A new study shows great benefits to carbohydrate restricted diets (CRD) such as weight loss and improved lipid profile. But, the most amazing aspect of the study was that of eggs in the diet being responsible for increasing HDL (good cholesterol) and decreasing triglycerides.

"Subjects following a CRD experienced significant increases in HDL-C only if they were consuming a higher intake of cholesterol provided by eggs compared to those individuals who were taking lower concentrations of dietary cholesterol."

Their conclusion: "A CRD with daily intake of eggs decreased plasma CRP and increased plasma adiponectin compared to a CRD without eggs. These findings indicate that eggs make a significant contribution to the anti-inflammatory effects of CRD, possibly due to the presence of cholesterol, which increases HDL-C and to the antioxidant lutein which modulates certain inflammatory "

Great! Now to enjoy some comfort food like mom used to make, only my eggs are modified with a few extra whites and laden with natural peanut butter and nuts on top, yummy.

Thanks, Conditioning Research