MYTH: Everyone should avoid eggs because of their cholesterol content.

FACT: The latest analysis of cholesterol content shows that the average egg yolk contains around 214 to 220 milligrams of cholesterol - less than previously thought. Current guidelines from the American Heart Association suggest that most people can enjoy an egg a day - without affecting their blood cholesterol levels. If you have high blood cholesterol,eating less saturated fat is probably more important than cutting back on cholesterol in food.