That headline is classic clickbait—it’s designed to scare you without giving real information. There is no single “forbidden” way to eat eggs that a legitimate nutritionist warns the public about.
But these headlines usually target one of a few common concerns. Here are the real, science-based reasons someone might advise adjusting how you eat eggs:
✅ 1. Overcooking eggs can create a green ring & a sulfur smell
This is harmless but unappealing. It happens when eggs are boiled too long or too hard, causing sulfur compounds to react with iron.
✅ 2. Eating eggs prepared in lots of butter, oil, or bacon fat adds calories & saturated fat
The issue isn’t the egg—it’s the cooking method.
Frying eggs in heavy butter or pairing them with processed meats (bacon, sausage) is often what nutritionists caution against.
✅ 3. Food safety: eating raw or undercooked eggs carries a small risk of Salmonella
This applies to runny yolks, raw cookie dough, homemade mayo, etc.
Most healthy adults tolerate the risk, but vulnerable groups should be more cautious.
✅ 4. Some people eat only egg whites and miss out on nutrients
Nutritionists often warn against avoiding the yolk, because the yolk contains:
- Choline
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Omega-3s (if enriched eggs)
- Antioxidants (lutein, zeaxanthin)
❌ What nutritionists are not saying:
No legitimate expert says:
- “Eggs are toxic”
- “Never eat eggs again”
- “Eggs clog arteries overnight”
These are myths used to generate clicks.
If you want, tell me where you saw the headline, and I’ll break down exactly what that article or video is probably referring to.
