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Eggs are low in saturated fats (Photo: Courtesy)

Eggs are a versatile, nutrient-dense food that have had a bad rap for years.

This is because they are high in cholesterol, which is associated with heart disease. However, recent studies have shown that blood cholesterol is only minimally impacted by dietary cholesterol, with saturated fat being the main culprit.

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