Are Egg Yolks Good or Bad?

Egg yolks are a cholesterol-rich food and have been highly vilified for decades.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Egg yolks provide valuable vitamins (A, D, E and K), omega-3 fats and antioxidants, much of which is not found in egg whites

• The cholesterol in egg yolks is not associated with high blood cholesterol levels or heart disease

• The yolk is arguably the healthiest part of the egg and should be consumed lightly cooked or raw (provided it’s free…