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Eating Eggs Was Linked To Higher Cholesterol But Here’s Why Experts Say Not To Worry

March 19, 2019

I weighed in about eggs + cholesterol in this piece for Bustle:

Another issue is that, when it comes to food, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, says registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN. Everyone has different eating habits that may work for them, depending on allergies, personal tastes, access to food, and more. But consuming too much cholesterol can pose health risks. “Excess cholesterol in the bloodstream can leave plaque on the arteries leading to a narrowing on the artery reducing blood flow,” Feller tells Bustle. “If a blood clot forms or if these plaques break off, the end result can be a stroke or heart attack.”

She recommends that anyone worried about their cardiovascular health or cholesterol levels should look into their family history, as well as their own genetics. “There are large variations in an individual’s cholesterol metabolism,” says Feller. “I would suggest that anyone who is concerned work with a qualified healthcare provider to assess their individual risk.”

Maya Feller

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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