Knowing the Myths of Heart Disease

We are still learning about heart disease every day and there is so much information out there that often times it can get confusing. There is outdated information, misconceptions and many myths that people can buy into  when in regards to heart disease.

Know your heart disease facts and know the heart disease myths.


Myth #1: If your blood pressure or cholesterol is high, you may never know it. Unless you know your “numbers” and have them checked on a regular basis, you could be on the verge of a cardiac event like a heart attack and not even be aware. Most people think that if something is wrong with their bodies, they will feel it. While this is definitely true in many cases it’s not always so.

Myth #2: For years it seems that eggs have been the poster child for high cholesterol foods. As it turns out, eggs are actually a “near perfect food,” according to Baylor Healthcare's panel of experts.
They are  nutritious, protein-rich and a great source of vitamin D. However, eggs contain a lot of cholesterol. There are 213 mg of cholesterol in one large egg, for example. The bottom line, it is okay to eat eggs just not in excess. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends one egg per day while limiting the rest of your cholesterol/saturated fat intake.

And if you do like to eat eggs, it would be wise to cut out the bacon, sausage, and cheese that usually go with them.

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