India, Nov. 4 -- For years, egg yolks have been unfairly blamed for raising cholesterol and increasing heart attack risk. Many health-conscious individuals and gym-goers often separate the yolk from the white, assuming it's the "unhealthy" part of the egg. But what if that golden centre you've been tossing away is actually packed with powerful nutrients your body needs?

Breaking this common myth, Dr Shubham Vatsya, gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Fortis Vasant Kunj Hospital, Delhi, explains in his October 29 Instagram post why both egg whites and whole eggs are excellent sources of nutrition.

"Egg yolk is not a shortcut to a heart attack, absolutely not! Both egg whites and whole eggs are high-quality sources of protein. One whole ...