00:00Scene 1. Hook. Close-up of a sunny-side-up egg sizzling in a pan. On-screen text. Are eggs bad for your heart? Voice-over. For years, eggs got a bad reputation for raising cholesterol, but should seniors today still be worried?
00:16Scene 2. Smiling older adult cracking eggs into a bowl for breakfast. On-screen text. Nutrition science has changed. Voice-over. Science now shows that for most healthy seniors, eating an egg a day is safe, and even beneficial.
00:33Scene 3. Animation of bloodstream. LDL particles. HDL particles balancing. On-screen text. Eggs affect cholesterol differently. Voice-over. Eggs may slightly raise your cholesterol, but here's the key. They raise the good cholesterol. HDL, too, which helps protect your arteries.
00:56Scene 4. Visual of eggs next to nutrient labels. Protein, vitamin D, choline. On-screen text. Packed with nutrition. Voice-over. Eggs are a powerhouse. Full of protein, vitamin D for bone strength, and choline for brain health. Important nutrients for healthy aging.
01:16Scene 5. Older couple enjoying breakfast together. Toast and eggs with fruit on the table. On-screen text. Moderation is key.
01:25Voice-over. Voice-over. The secret is balance. An egg or two a day is fine, but keep variety. Add fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your plate.
01:35Scene 6. Doctor talking warmly to a senior patient. Reassuring expression. On-screen text. Check with your doctor. Voice-over. If you already have high cholesterol or heart disease, talk with your doctor.
01:48Some people may still need to limit egg intake.
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