Eggs

Most healthy people can eat up to seven eggs a week without affecting their heart health. Some choose to eat only the egg white and not the yolk, which provides some protein without the cholesterol.Eating eggs leads to elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as the good cholesterol. People who have higher HDL levels have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and other health issues. According to one study, eating two eggs a day for six weeks increased HDL levels by 10%The fat and cholesterol found in eggs can harm heart health and lead to diabetes, as well as prostate and colorectal cancers.