This little girl won 300 children's beauty pageants. What does she look like today? You'll be surprised!

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Children’s beauty pageants are widely condemned and disliked by many people, while others love them. If we’re honest, there are usually more opponents than supporters of these contests.

Despite the large number of opponents these contests have, they remain fairly popular, especially with mothers in America. They often register their little daughters for such competitions. They beautify their daughters, often to such an extent that the final result certainly cannot be considered beautiful.

She almost always wins

The biggest winner in the history of all these children’s beauty contests is an American little girl named Eden Wood from Arkansas. This blonde has won more than 300 children’s beauty contests in her career. And that is truly a remarkable achievement, we must admit, no matter what we think about these contests.

Eden really had an extraordinary childhood, although few would likely envy her. While other children her age played outside, she had many responsibilities all that time.

Beauty pageants

Her mother had entered her in beauty pageants since she was one year old. Eden therefore spent all her free time at hairdressers, went for beauty treatments and even took lessons on how to walk properly. She had to follow nonsensical diets that her mother imposed and, even as a little girl, wore false eyelashes.

For some reason this diligence paid off and Eden kept winning first prizes. She became a huge child star who, according to her parents’ plans, absolutely has to appear in music videos, commercials and attend various TV shows in the future. From this approach alone it is clear what the parents’ intention was.

What does she look like today?

Today Eden is a fourteen-year-old young lady who no longer participates in beauty contests. She is more beautiful and natural than before, works in modeling and wants to become a real celebrity one day. So the seed her parents planted has remained.

Cholesterol and sugar: what really raises LDL and how to protect the liver

Eggs, liver and bacon are often labeled as the main culprits of high cholesterol. The reality is more complex. For most people, dietary cholesterol has only a limited effect on blood cholesterol levels. Much more important is the overall diet, the proportion of saturated and trans fatty acids, intake of added sugars, body weight, genetics and lifestyle. Below you will find a balanced overview of what the facts say – without myths and shortcuts.

What cholesterol is and why the body needs it

Cholesterol is a fatty substance essential for building cell membranes, producing hormones and vitamin D. In the blood it is carried in the form of lipoproteins. LDL ("bad") carries cholesterol to tissues, HDL ("good") takes it back to the liver. The goal is to keep LDL low and HDL in an appropriate range.

Dietary cholesterol vs. saturated fats and trans fats

In most healthy people, dietary cholesterol (e.g., from eggs) has only a small effect on LDL. A much stronger factor is saturated fats (fatty processed meats, high-fat cheeses, large amounts of butter) and trans fats (industrially hydrogenated fats), which raise LDL and can lower HDL. Eggs are also a source of nutrients (e.g., choline), so for most people they can be part of a balanced diet.

How added sugars and refined carbohydrates worsen the blood lipid profile

High intake of added sugars and refined carbohydrates (sweetened drinks, sweets, white bread) raises triglycerides and promotes the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The liver then more often releases VLDL/LDL particles and the overall lipid profile worsens. The liver is particularly harmed by excess fructose from sweetened drinks and syrups.

The role of choline and "healthy" fats

Choline (eggs, lean meat, legumes) helps form and export fat particles from the liver, thereby supporting its normal function. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds, fish) can lower LDL and some fractions of inflammatory lipids, if you also limit saturated fats and added sugars.

When eggs can be a problem

For a portion of the population with a genetic burden (e.g., familial hypercholesterolemia) or for people with very high LDL, even dietary cholesterol can play a larger role. In such cases, individual recommendations from a physician and a nutrition therapist are decisive.

Practical meal plan for healthy lipids and liver

  • Limit added sugars: sweetened drinks, confectionery, excess white-flour baked goods.
  • Prefer unsaturated fats: olive oil, rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds, avocado, fatty sea fish twice a week.
  • Reduce saturated fats and avoid trans fats: processed meats, fast food, toppings made from partially hydrogenated fats.
  • Eat enough protein: fish, poultry, eggs, legumes, fermented dairy products – they support satiety and muscle maintenance.
  • Fiber: vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes – soluble fiber helps lower LDL.
  • Alcohol in moderation: excess increases triglycerides and burdens the liver.
  • Hydration and exercise: 150–300 minutes of moderate activity per week (brisk walking, cycling), strength training twice weekly.
  • Body weight: even a 5–10% weight reduction can noticeably improve triglycerides and LDL.

Key takeaway: it's not "forbidden eggs", but the overall dietary pattern

For most people, eggs or liver alone do not "cause" high cholesterol. The key is the combination of fewer saturated fats, less added sugar and more unsaturated fats, fiber and exercise. If you have high LDL, a family history or liver disease, discuss a specific eating plan with your doctor – sometimes pharmacotherapy (e.g., statins) is also necessary.

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