India, Feb. 9 -- Eggs are among the healthiest foods, often consumed for their protein, energy, support for weight loss, and other health benefits. However, people often prefer eating just the egg white, skipping the egg yolk and villainising it for causing several issues, including raising cholesterol levels.

But is the egg yolk an actual villain? According to Dr Alok Chopra, a cardiologist and functional medicine expert with over 40 years of experience, egg white, on its own, is actually an inflammatory protein. So if you eat it alone, it's not good for your health.

In a February 7 Instagram clip, the cardiologist highlighted that the egg becomes a whole food only when combined with the yolk. So, don't just eat egg whites, consume tho...