Cholesterol levels aren’t shaped by diet alone. Factors such as weight changes, insulin resistance, low physical activity, stress, poor sleep, thyroid function, smoking, alcohol consumption, genetics, certain medications, and highly processed foods can all disrupt cholesterol balance. Many of these influences interact—amplifying their impact on LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. The good news? Most are modifiable through healthy lifestyle choices.

Egg shortages caused by avian flu outbreaks are frustrating many consumers—but they may also offer an opportunity to explore healthier, plant-based alternatives. Learn what current research says about eggs, cholesterol, and chronic disease risk, along with simple ways to replace eggs in cooking and baking.