Cracking open an egg is like opening a little package of nutrients.

Not only are eggs quite filling thanks to the protein and fat they contain, but eggs also provide a slew of healthy vitamins and even some antioxidants. But eggs are also high in cholesterol and saturated fat, which we should all generally try to limit when possible, experts say.

So, are eggs healthy enough to eat every single day? They can be, dietitians say, if you keep some key points in mind.

Is It Healthy to Eat Eggs Every Day?

Eggs are a healthy, protein- and vitamin-packed food. And, for most of us, it’s totally fine to eat an egg every day.

A large egg provides 6 grams of protein, which helps keep you feeling full and aids in building and maintaining muscle.

You’ll also find vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin B12 in an egg, along with iodine, selenium and choline, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo said previously. Eggs also contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which support long-term eye and vision health.

When it comes to fat, eggs are a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in the yolks. Fortified eggs contain even more omega-3s, along with more iodine and vitamins. They also contain less saturated fat than non-fortified eggs and tend to be a bit pricier.

However, the yolks also contain less healthy saturated fat, which may be worth keeping an eye on for some people. Meanwhile, the whites are virtually free of fat, registered dietitian Grace Derocha told TODAY.com previously.

You may have heard that eggs contain cholesterol, and that is true. A large egg contains about 180 mg of cholesterol. Previously, the American Heart Association recommended keeping your intake to just 300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day.

Now, the AHA instead recommends keeping track of your cholesterol throughout the day and eating as little as possible without sacrificing the nutritional quality of your overall diet.

That’s because experts now understand that the cholesterol in food doesn’t necessarily have a significant impact on the cholesterol levels in our blood, the AHA explains.

In fact, recent research confirms that an egg a day either has no impact on heart disease risk or may actually have health benefits. For instance, a 2025 clinical trial found that eating 12 fortified eggs per week — including the yolks — actually had a positive impact on blood cholesterol as well as insulin resistance, TODAY.com reported previously.

For all these reasons, experts generally agree that an egg a day is totally healthy for most people, and the AHA recommends limiting yourself to one yolk or two whites every day.

If You Want to Eat Eggs Daily… Load Up on Veggies, Fruit and Whole Grains

On their own, eggs are quite healthy and filling. But we tend to eat eggs with less nutritious breakfast foods and ingredients, like bacon, sausage and cheese.

Instead, round out the nutrients in your meal by adding vegetables or beans to your meal, which provide additional nutrients and fiber. In fact, eggs are a perfect opportunity to lean into savory breakfast flavors, like a veggie scramble or breakfast burrito, dietitians told TODAY.com previously.

Or you could have fruit or whole grains with your meal, like a bowl of berries or whole wheat toast on the side. These items balance your meal by adding gut- and heart-healthy fiber and energizing carbohydrates as well as additional vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Choose Healthier Cooking Methods

While eggs can be a daily food, some ways of preparing eggs are considered healthier than others.

Generally, dietitians said, cooking methods that don’t require much added fat — like hard-boiling, scrambling, poaching, or baking — are going to be better for you.

And, if you do need to add cooking oil, opt for a small amount of healthier ones like olive oil, canola oil or avocado oil rather than butter or animal fat, they said.

Have Fewer Yolks

Because eggs, including the yolks, are so rich in nutrients, you don’t need to remove them from your diet entirely. But certain folks may still want to limit the number of yolks they eat.

To maximize the benefits of the whites without sacrificing too much flavor or nutrients in the yolk, you could eat two eggs, but only eat the yolk of one of them, Derocha says.

Preventive cardiologist Dr. James O’Keefe said he takes the same approach, adding that he eats 14 eggs per week but throws away half the yolks.

The yolks contain the cholesterol and fat in the egg (both saturated and unsaturated). So, for people with certain health conditions or risk factors for heart disease, limiting the yolks may be important, O’Keefe added. And, when eating eggs, he chooses fortified eggs for more nutrients.

But overall, “Do not be afraid of eggs,” O’Keefe said. “They are a natural, clean source of high-quality protein, and they’re also rich in many essential nutrients.”