Are eggs in high quantities bad?
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I just started my diet and I'm trying to eat more protein and less carbs. I had 6 eggs yesterday, 2 scrambled and 4 boiled. Is that too much?
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I eat 2-3 eggs everyday, keeps me full and low calorie. You can add in egg whites to limit the number of eggs you use.2
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I eat 2-3 eggs everyday, keeps me full and low calorie. You can add in egg whites to limit the number of eggs you use.
I would do the egg white thing too.... I prefer getting fat from other places! I usually have 1-2 whole eggs a day, but add 2-6 extra egg whites depending on the meal0 -
I was about 3-4 eggs mixed with whites. Eggs are very low carb and high in protein. A moderate amount is good for nutrition. But keep in mind eggs are mid range high in cholesterol0
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Current research has disproven the correlation between dietary and blood levels of cholesterol. That said, I personally wouldn't eat 6 eggs every day just because a more varied diet will help you meet micronutrient goals and keep you from getting so bored with food. I have a couple of eggs scrambled for breakfast regularly though!7
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I don't think it is too much, although like pinuplove said I wouldn't do this every day. Variety is good. I just had a big omelet for breakfast this morning.0
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unless you are diabetic, it's fine. I had a nurse tell me that I can eat as many eggs as I want, that the thinking of them raising your cholesterol is a bunch of baloney.1
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Dietary cholesterol has little affect on serum cholesterol. Eat the eggs. Cholesterol issues are more genetic (if you have them)3
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If it fits in your calories, go for it. Eggs are good for you!1
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I just started my diet and I'm trying to eat more protein and less carbs. I had 6 eggs yesterday, 2 scrambled and 4 boiled. Is that too much?
Maybe or maybe not. For some (about 1/3 of the population) dietary cholesterol raises serum cholesterol significantly. For the rest is does not. Only way to know which you are in is through blood tests.3 -
I like eggs, but try to limit them, as they (whole) will push me over my fat allowance for my macros. I like having egg whites around to help boost the protein consumption without "overspending" in the fat department.
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
That sounds like the start of a bad joke my Echo would tell me.1 -
I usually eat 3 a day; my LDL was low and HDL was high.
6 eggs seems like a lot more from a smell standpoint though. I have a feeling that many would give me noxious gas.1 -
Current research has disproven the correlation between dietary and blood levels of cholesterol. That said, I personally wouldn't eat 6 eggs every day just because a more varied diet will help you meet micronutrient goals and keep you from getting so bored with food. I have a couple of eggs scrambled for breakfast regularly though!
This is true in most, but not all cases- it's why it's better that your doctor keeps an eye on your cholesterol just in case you are one of the few who have the genetics that turn dietary cholesterol into blood cholesterol.0 -
eggs, shmeggs, IF protein is a major concern for you, try a protein supplement, whey, whey isolate, veggie protein.. etc... most posters are on the nail when they suggest maintaining a variety in your diet... nuts, and beans are also high in protein... most nutritionists will tell you to eat at least 5-7 different "colours" everyday... yes colours... green, red, orange, yellow, purple, white, dusty rose??? you get the idea... colour is a indication of different minerals in the food...1
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Eggs are a perfect food for diabetics, not sure where you got that from. And the whole thing about eggs being bad for your cholesterol is one of those old "the world is flat" things not based on any science at all. Eat as many as you like. They are versatile, and a cheap source of protein. I would eat 12 - 18 a week, have done so for years.1
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as far as I am concerned, the only thing thats bad are eggs in low quantities...... enjoy all the eggs!1
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Eggs are good, but so is variety. Salmon, yogurt, cottage cheese, poultry, beef, pork, beans and the old standbys shakes & bars.0
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Bring on the eggs! Appreciate the feedback.3
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A nutritionist of a friend recovering from breast cancer recommended to her not more than 4-5 eggs a week, high-quality eggs ( Omega 3 eggs). I naturally dont eat more either. But they are a great source for protein, zinc, Vitamine A, D, E, B and B12. The WHO in the past have recommended 10 eggs a week (including in cooking), but recommendations vary by country.0
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I usually eat at least a few every day. Hard boiled are so easy to grab and go so you don't grab something inappropriate. Two of us go through a couple dozen a week. Luckily I have a friend with chickens and an over abundance of eggs every week.. yippee
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My doc said eggs are fine and medical advice has now changed.
I have chickens in my back garden so a good supply. I eat 2-3 a day normally for breakfast, have done for the last 20 years0 -
I just started my diet and I'm trying to eat more protein and less carbs. I had 6 eggs yesterday, 2 scrambled and 4 boiled. Is that too much?
Eggs are high protein and no carb. I like to add veggies to my eggs. Usually spinach, all sauteed in real butter. Keeps me full most of the day.0 -
My doc said eggs are fine and medical advice has now changed.
I have chickens in my back garden so a good supply. I eat 2-3 a day normally for breakfast, have done for the last 20 years
Now I'm jealous...we used to have backyard chickens and eggs aplenty! But sold the chivkens because of raccoons getting at them.0 -
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Carbkiller1970 wrote: »
It depends. If their body is one of the 20% or so with genetics that process cholesterol differently, it could hurt them. If not they are fine.2 -
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unless you are diabetic, it's fine. I had a nurse tell me that I can eat as many eggs as I want, that the thinking of them raising your cholesterol is a bunch of baloney.
I too am very curious about why it's bad for diabetics. I am insulin dependent type-2, and my doctor is perfectly fine with me eating as many eggs as I want as long as it fits within my calories.
OP: I eat 1-2 eggs a day. That's not including any eggs added to the other food I eat (like prepackaged breakfast sandwiches). When I was able to cook, I'd eat a lot more eggs every week. So yeah, eggs are okay. Variety is nice, but if you like eggs, go for it.
That said, I'd second getting a blood panel done. It's not a bad idea to get a blood panel done every now and then; it can help you spot possible/small problems before they become big problems.0
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