After 30 years, Eggs are good again??

ethel64

Things are again looking sunnyside up for eggs, after 30 years of banishment from the American diet because of concerns over their cholesterol content. People are eating more eggs, and the poultry industry is expanding the market by creating healthier designer eggs, high in heart-healthy fatty acids and other nutrients.

Equally important are the data from clinical studies published during the '90s about eggs and cholesterol. Eggs are relatively high in cholesterol (about 550 mg cholesterol/100 grams of fresh eggs), but it appears that saturated fat in the diet, not dietary cholesterol, is what influences blood cholesterol levels most.

Two eggs a day cuts cholesterol

Previous studies have revealed we should eat no more than two to three eggs, which were thought to be high in cholesterol and therefore increase the risk of heart disease.

However, new research revealed that case studies who ate two eggs a day while maintaining a calorie-restricted diet not only lost weight, but also significantly cut their cholesterol levels.

Lead researcher Dr Bruce Griffin commented on the findings: 'There is no convincing evidence to link an increased intake of dietary cholesterol or eggs with coronary heart disease. Indeed, eggs make a nutritional contribution to a healthy, calorie-restricted diet.'

It is thought eating eggs for breakfast helps to control weight as people feel fuller for longer so are therefore less prone to snacking.

this is a c&p but thought it was an interesting read none the less, what are your thoughts??

kmm7309

I eat eggs daily. I boil them and eat them plain and whole, or with a piece of whole grain toast. I believe eggs are healthy and nutritious. They have no carbs and are high in protein, low in calories (compared to some meats). I think they are a fine substitution for a serving of meat in a salad, or for breakfast. Like anything, moderation is key, however.

kittytrix

I never stopped eating eggs, but I do eat only egg whites because of the fat. I also think it heavily depends on how they are prepared.

lisafrancis629

My doctor told me a couple years ago that eggs were good for me. Basically, that my cholesterol numbers have always been fine so a few eggs a week would not hurt me and the protein is great to aid in weigh loss. Like anything else, moderation is the key.

I love scambling some red pepper and onions with my eggs and topping with a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Yummy and filling.

JennsLosing

i dont eat eggs daily but have em a few times a week.

lindainak

Yeah my dietition says I should eat 3 whole eggs a week. Now I know why I feel terrible after eating whole eggs for breakfast; nausea and flu like symptoms. Guess it is back to eating egg whites only for me.

DrBorkBork

Eggs are delicious, and I grew up on them. They are full of protein and healthy fat. It's very sad they got such a bad rap.

Dthgod

Since I started my Diet I have cut down from 6 eggs (yes i know thats a lot of eggs) at breakfast to just 2. So reading this is great news for me. I was actually considering cutting eggs out altogether...im glad now I really don't have to.

I generally have my breakfast at around 8 or 9am and am not remotely hungry until much later. I would say somewhere in between 12-2pm depending on what else I am doing for the day. Im not saying im proof that eggs help to stop feeling the need to snack, im just saying it works for me.

I hope my little testimonial helps someone else.

knittnponder

I love eggs! Especially since I started raising my own little chickens. The eggs are wonderful! It's also nice that I know the chicken by name and what they've been eating. I do find that when I eat eggs for breakfast I am more satisfied during the day. Plus they're fast and easy. We often have a large bowl of already boiled eggs in our fridge. They are a fast, convenient breakfast or snack when we're in a rush.

Yay for whole foods!

dumb_blondes_rock

On thintervention, I remember jackie saying something about how the yolk has a special enzyme or something like that in it that actually helps burn fat

axlradu

All the nutrients and vitamins are stored in the yolk, don't just eat the whites because it has almost no nutritional value.

Stay fit! Cheers!

pyro13g

Eggs are a perfect food, at least that's what my harder core bodybuilding friends say and they pack away a lot of them per day. They've showed me their blood work too. I have also had no negative impact on my blood work from eating 3 a day or more.

jammyone

I eat at least 6 eggs a day (usually 10 like today). I have the healthiest heart you could want, they are definitely NOT bad for you.

Funny isn't it? You tell your friend that you've eaten 8 eggs that morning and they tell you, "You can't eat that much, that's bad for you!"... while they stuff another sugar filled doughnut in their mouth.

pyro13g

I just scrambled 15 that are on their expiration date. I was gonna freeze them into 5 servings, think I'll just split them over the next 2 days.

Grokette

Things are again looking sunnyside up for eggs, after 30 years of banishment from the American diet because of concerns over their cholesterol content. People are eating more eggs, and the poultry industry is expanding the market by creating healthier designer eggs, high in heart-healthy fatty acids and other nutrients.

Equally important are the data from clinical studies published during the '90s about eggs and cholesterol. Eggs are relatively high in cholesterol (about 550 mg cholesterol/100 grams of fresh eggs), but it appears that saturated fat in the diet, not dietary cholesterol, is what influences blood cholesterol levels most.

Two eggs a day cuts cholesterol

Previous studies have revealed we should eat no more than two to three eggs, which were thought to be high in cholesterol and therefore increase the risk of heart disease.

However, new research revealed that case studies who ate two eggs a day while maintaining a calorie-restricted diet not only lost weight, but also significantly cut their cholesterol levels.

Lead researcher Dr Bruce Griffin commented on the findings: 'There is no convincing evidence to link an increased intake of dietary cholesterol or eggs with coronary heart disease. Indeed, eggs make a nutritional contribution to a healthy, calorie-restricted diet.'

It is thought eating eggs for breakfast helps to control weight as people feel fuller for longer so are therefore less prone to snacking.

this is a c&p but thought it was an interesting read none the less, what are your thoughts??

Eggs have always been good for us. They were "bad" when the agenda was there for the low fat craze of the 60's, 70's and 80's......

Grokette

I eat at least 6 eggs a day (usually 10 like today). I have the healthiest heart you could want, they are definitely NOT bad for you.

Funny isn't it? You tell your friend that you've eaten 8 eggs that morning and they tell you, "You can't eat that much, that's bad for you!"... while they stuff another sugar filled doughnut in their mouth.

Ha ha, I know exactly what you are talking about..........

I see a lot of that on this site also.

southernlay_d

I eat at least 6 eggs a day (usually 10 like today).

I would throw up!!!

AmeMahoney

I do some whole eggs, some egg whites one or two times a week. But I like them scrambled, and since all eggs and all poultry contains salmonella, then I don't eat too many as scrambled is not guaranteed to fix that. I also have a hard time getting the pictures of the horrible chicken houses and the babies having their beaks caught off out of my head.

pyro13g

I really wanted to drink those 15 raw.

southernlay_d

I really wanted to drink those 15 raw.

Why?

AmeMahoney

I really wanted to drink those 15 raw.

Why?

He watched Rocky again.
dunh, dunh, duhn, dunh...Eye of the Tiger!

crystal_sapphire

i eat 2 or 3 everyday

love them!

southernlay_d

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Snort!

pyro13g

I really wanted to drink those 15 raw.

Why?

Just something about how they slide right down and the bit of buzz I get.

southernlay_d

I really wanted to drink those 15 raw.

Why?

Just something about how they slide right down and the bit of buzz I get.

That just sounds so wrong.

jknops2

This is misleading at the best. See below.

First this research is supported by the British Egg Council, which the authors did not disclose in the original article, only afterwards, hence the erratum.

Secondly, see the abstract below. This was only a 12 week study with 45 people. That’s a very small study for a very short time, as compared to current consensus that egg cholesterol does increase our cholesterol and cardiovascular health risk.

Thirdly, at 12 weeks there was no significant difference at a restricted diet, at 6 weeks there was, but only for the non egg people, which was lower than the original level, they had lower LDL cholesterol. Thus, this does not show that eating eggs is good, only that there is no difference on a restricted diet at 12 weeks, BUT note there was at 6 weeks.

Fourth, the non egg people lost 4.4 kg after 12 weeks, whereas the egg eating people lost 3.3 kg of weight, with I assume (the abstract does not say) the same calorie intake.

Thus, in total there is no evidence here that eating eggs is good for you, as best it does not matter much over the short term, with 2 eggs per day.

Before, you follow the advice here, read the original study, not the inflated reports and press releases and see who funded the study. And note this was 2 eggs per day, not 6 or 10, you can’t extrapolate from 2.

Grokette

This is misleading at the best. See below.

First this research is supported by the British Egg Council, which the authors did not disclose in the original article, only afterwards, hence the erratum.

Secondly, see the abstract below. This was only a 12 week study with 45 people. That’s a very small study for a very short time, as compared to current consensus that egg cholesterol does increase our cholesterol and cardiovascular health risk.

Thirdly, at 12 weeks there was no significant difference at a restricted diet, at 6 weeks there was, but only for the non egg people, which was lower than the original level, they had lower LDL cholesterol. Thus, this does not show that eating eggs is good, only that there is no difference on a restricted diet at 12 weeks, BUT note there was at 6 weeks.

Fourth, the non egg people lost 4.4 kg after 12 weeks, whereas the egg eating people lost 3.3 kg of weight, with I assume (the abstract does not say) the same calorie intake.

Thus, in total there is no evidence here that eating eggs is good for you, as best it does not matter much over the short term, with 2 eggs per day.

Before, you follow the advice here, read the original study, not the inflated reports and press releases and see who funded the study. And note this was 2 eggs per day, not 6 or 10, you can’t extrapolate from 2.

The information stating that cholesterol is raised is old and outdated and frankly had another agenda with fueling the low-fat agenda of the 60's, 70's and 80's.

There is too much research out there debunking the old and outdated information.

jknops2

This is misleading at the best. See below.

First this research is supported by the British Egg Council, which the authors did not disclose in the original article, only afterwards, hence the erratum.

Secondly, see the abstract below. This was only a 12 week study with 45 people. That’s a very small study for a very short time, as compared to current consensus that egg cholesterol does increase our cholesterol and cardiovascular health risk.

Thirdly, at 12 weeks there was no significant difference at a restricted diet, at 6 weeks there was, but only for the non egg people, which was lower than the original level, they had lower LDL cholesterol. Thus, this does not show that eating eggs is good, only that there is no difference on a restricted diet at 12 weeks, BUT note there was at 6 weeks.

Fourth, the non egg people lost 4.4 kg after 12 weeks, whereas the egg eating people lost 3.3 kg of weight, with I assume (the abstract does not say) the same calorie intake.

Thus, in total there is no evidence here that eating eggs is good for you, as best it does not matter much over the short term, with 2 eggs per day.

Before, you follow the advice here, read the original study, not the inflated reports and press releases and see who funded the study. And note this was 2 eggs per day, not 6 or 10, you can’t extrapolate from 2.

Sorry forgot t copy the original srticle info:

Erratum. The Publisher apologises for any inconvenience caused by this mistake.
Increased dietary cholesterol does not increase plasma low density lipoprotein when accompanied by an energy-restricted diet and weight loss. Nicola L. Harman, Anthony R. Leeds and Bruce A. Griffin
European Journal of Nutrition, Volume 47, Number 7, 408, DOI: 10.1007/s00394-008-0746-3

Declaration of Interest: Dr. Anthony Leeds and Dr Bruce Griffin are advisors to the British Egg Industry Council.


Methods
A randomized, controlled, parallel study was performed in two groups of free-living volunteers on an energy-restricted diet for 12 weeks, one group was instructed to consume two eggs a day (n = 24), the other, to exclude eggs (n = 21). Dietary advice on energy restriction was based on the British Heart Foundation guidelines on how to lose weight for men and women.

Results
Energy intake fell by 25 and 29% in the egg-fed and non-egg-fed groups, resulting in a moderate weight loss of 3.4 kg (P < 0.05) and 4.4 kg (P < 0.05), respectively. The daily intake of dietary cholesterol increased significantly in the egg-fed group from 278 to 582 mg after 6 weeks. The concentration of plasma LDL cholesterol decreased in the non-egg-fed groups after 6 weeks (P < 0.01) and in the egg-fed and non-egg-fed at 12 weeks relative to baseline. There were no other significant changes in plasma lipoproteins or LDL particle siz

freerange

I eat at least 6 eggs a day (usually 10 like today). I have the healthiest heart you could want, they are definitely NOT bad for you.

Funny isn't it? You tell your friend that you've eaten 8 eggs that morning and they tell you, "You can't eat that much, that's bad for you!"... while they stuff another sugar filled doughnut in their mouth.

I wonder just how many peer reviewed papers have been published proving just how bad they are? Just saying,,,,,, what was once a fact is today considered stupid,,,,,,, anyone that puts their total faith in nothing but peer reviewed scholarly work without considering different views, are making a big mistake.

Grok on.

Grokette

I eat at least 6 eggs a day (usually 10 like today). I have the healthiest heart you could want, they are definitely NOT bad for you.

Funny isn't it? You tell your friend that you've eaten 8 eggs that morning and they tell you, "You can't eat that much, that's bad for you!"... while they stuff another sugar filled doughnut in their mouth.

I wonder just how many peer reviewed papers have been published proving just how bad they are? Just saying,,,,,, what was once a fact is today considered stupid,,,,,,, anyone that puts their total faith in nothing but peer reviewed scholarly work without considering different views, are making a big mistake.

Grok on.

Agreed.

Grok On!!

pyro13g

Got another 18 that will hit expiration in a week. Gonna revisit another time in my life and drink my breakfast.