The Egg: From Villain to Victory

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson · Mar 4, 2025 · 10m · transcript

The Great Egg Redemption: How Science Saved Breakfast (But Not Your Wallet)

For decades, the humble egg was treated like a ticking time bomb for your arteries. Nutrition guidelines told us to avoid them, doctors warned us about cholesterol, and many Americans swapped their morning omelet for a sad bowl of processed cereal. But here’s the kicker—those recommendations weren’t based on strong science. Instead, industry interests heavily influenced them, outdated theories, and a lot of fear-mongering.

Now, eggs are back on the menu. Science has finally caught up, and experts agree that dietary…