You’ve heard the rumors about eggs: they’re bad for your heart, brown ones are healthier, and you should only eat the whites. But how much of that is actually true? Not much! Eggs have been misunderstood for years, and we’re here to set the record straight. It’s time to debunk these myths about eggs! After all, breakfast just wouldn’t be the same without them.

Myth 1: Eggs are bad for your cholesterol

The idea that eggs are bad for cholesterol has been making the rounds for decades. But here’s the truth: Yes, eggs contain cholesterol—but that doesn’t mean they raise your blood cholesterol. Studies show that for most people, dietary cholesterol has little effect on heart health. In fact, eggs are packed with nutrients like protein, vitamin D, and choline. So go ahead and scramble that myth away.

Fact check: Eggs are a heart-healthy powerhouse!

Myth 2: Brown eggs are healthier than white eggs

The color of an egg’s shell is about as meaningful as whether your coffee is served in a blue or yellow mug. Brown eggs come from chickens with darker feathers, while white eggs come from chickens with white feathers and earlobes. Both kinds of eggs have the exact same nutritional value. 

Fact check: An egg’s shell color doesn’t matter—what’s inside is what counts.

Myth 3: You shouldn’t eat eggs every day

Some people think eating eggs daily is like playing roulette with your arteries. But unless you have specific medical issues, there’s no need to worry. One egg a day is perfectly fine and, for many, even beneficial. Eggs help keep you full, support muscle repair, and provide essential nutrients like vitamin B12. They're a daily dose of delicious nutrition.

Fact check: It’s totally fine to get egg-clusive with your breakfast.

Myth 4: Egg whites are the healthiest part of the egg

Egg whites are high in protein and low in fat, but you’re missing out if you skip the yolk! The yolk contains most of the egg’s vitamins, healthy fats, and essential nutrients like choline and selenium. Eating the whole egg gives you a more complete nutrition profile - and that’s a fact!

Fact check: Yolks are nutritious—don’t ditch them!

Myth 5: Raw eggs are the ultimate protein boost

Thanks to a certain scene in Rocky, people think downing raw eggs is the fastest way to build muscle. But raw eggs aren’t more nutritious than cooked ones. In fact, your body absorbs egg protein better when it’s cooked. 

Fact check: You don’t need to be Rocky Balboa. Always cook your eggs.

Myth 6: Cage-Free Eggs are from hens who go outside

We’re going to hold your hands when we say this: the hens who lay cage-free eggs never go outside. It breaks our hearts too. Cage Free simply means they’re not in cages, but they are still kept in overcrowded barns. Happy Egg Free Range Hens have access to 10+ acres of pasture every day, and our Pasture Raised gals live on 50+ acres.

Fact check: The hens who lay Cage-Free Eggs never go outside