Eggs

Mangoaddict

Does anyone know how many times a week can one eat eggs? Not egg whites but eggs as a whole. I like them boiled, fried etc. but I am always concerned that I may be eating too much. I usually don't eat them more than twice or max. 3 times a week. Please help me with my concern..any news articles or anything would be helpful. Thanks!

Mangoaddict

Does anyone know how many times a week can one eat eggs? Not egg whites but eggs as a whole. I like them boiled, fried etc. but I am always concerned that I may be eating too much. I usually don't eat them more than twice or max. 3 times a week. Please help me with my concern..any news articles or anything would be helpful. Thanks!

kerrilucko

I've never heard anything that said you couldn't eat them as often as you want. The cholesterol in egg yolks is way overrated. I don't think you need to be concerned at all unless you have a medical condition such as high cholesterol.

I eat eggs about 2-3 times a week, and 2 eggs each time. :flowerforyou:

AJCM

Just saw a show on this subject today! "Healthy Living" was talking about how about 10-20 years ago, people were scared of eggs because of the cholesterol scare. They said that is completely outdated thinking, and that the cholesterol in the eggs is "good" cholesterol, and actually helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. Unless you have really high levels of cholesterol, and your doctor has said not to eat them (which I don't think would even be the case) you can eat as many as you like.

Eat up!
:flowerforyou:

clewliss

I hope it doesn't matter, because I love eggs for breakfast and usually have one fried or scrambled with bacon or ham and toast with a nice 8 oz orange juice.......yummm

arewethereyet

there was a recent study that indicated test subjects eating an egg for breakfast lost more weight than the subjects eating cereal.

it said something about the protein and feeling full.

:flowerforyou:

denisebee

I really love to cook up egg whites for breakfast with Pam sray- 2 egg whites with one slice of kraft singles and the lo cal bread is 184 cals. It's completely filling and high in protein. Yum. I also like to use the kirkland egg starts. 1/2 cup is like 60 cals, I'll so that in a pan with some add some fresh spinanch and one of those mini babybel cheeses they are 70 cals and voila breakfast at 150 cals. Even if you choose to use the whole egg I think they are a great way to start your day- ''One egg has 13 essential nutrients in varying amounts – including high-quality protein, choline, folate, iron and zinc – for only 75 calories. Eggs also play a role in weight management, muscle strength, healthy pregnancy, brain function, eye health and more "- per the egg board website.

keiko

Yeah for the Incredible Edible Egg!
I know for me one egg and a slice of wheat toast keeps me feeling full a lot better than oatmeal or cereal.
Kelly

lessertess

http://www.incredibleegg.org/health_heart.html

Everything you ever wanted to know about eggs:

Mangoaddict

Q: I'm confused. Are eggs good or bad for my cholesterol?

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A: It's understandable that you're confused. Eggs are high in cholesterol, and a diet high in cholesterol can contribute to elevated blood cholesterol levels. However, the extent to which dietary cholesterol raises blood cholesterol levels isn't clear. Many scientists believe that saturated fats and trans fats have a greater impact than does dietary cholesterol in raising blood cholesterol.

Adding to the confusion, the American Heart Association recently acknowledged that as long as you limit dietary cholesterol from other sources, it may be possible to include a daily egg in a healthy diet—a statement that was heavily reported in the media.

Here are the facts: One large egg has about 213 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol—all of which is found in the yolk. If you are healthy, it's recommended that you limit your dietary cholesterol intake to less than 300 mg a day. If you have cardiovascular disease, diabetes or high LDL (or "bad") cholesterol, you should limit your dietary cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg a day. Therefore, if you eat an egg on a given day, it's important to limit or avoid other sources of cholesterol for the rest of that day.

If you like eggs but don't want the extra cholesterol, use egg whites. Egg whites contain no cholesterol. You may also use cholesterol-free egg substitutes, which are made with egg whites. If you want to reduce cholesterol in a recipe that calls for eggs, use two egg whites or 1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute in place of one whole egg.


http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cholesterol/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100096376

carolinamzd

I pretty much follow this guy's advice:

Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better for You?
http://thefitchic.com/blog/whole-eggs/

I eat one organic egg combined with other food in the morning. I used to NOT eat breakfast and couldn't lose the weight but now that I am, I am achieving the opposite.


Hope this helps.

arewethereyet

Q: I'm confused. Are eggs good or bad for my cholesterol?

No name/No state given

A: It's understandable that you're confused. Eggs are high in cholesterol, and a diet high in cholesterol can contribute to elevated blood cholesterol levels. However, the extent to which dietary cholesterol raises blood cholesterol levels isn't clear. Many scientists believe that saturated fats and trans fats have a greater impact than does dietary cholesterol in raising blood cholesterol.

Adding to the confusion, the American Heart Association recently acknowledged that as long as you limit dietary cholesterol from other sources, it may be possible to include a daily egg in a healthy diet—a statement that was heavily reported in the media.

Here are the facts: One large egg has about 213 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol—all of which is found in the yolk. If you are healthy, it's recommended that you limit your dietary cholesterol intake to less than 300 mg a day. If you have cardiovascular disease, diabetes or high LDL (or "bad") cholesterol, you should limit your dietary cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg a day. Therefore, if you eat an egg on a given day, it's important to limit or avoid other sources of cholesterol for the rest of that day.

If you like eggs but don't want the extra cholesterol, use egg whites. Egg whites contain no cholesterol. You may also use cholesterol-free egg substitutes, which are made with egg whites. If you want to reduce cholesterol in a recipe that calls for eggs, use two egg whites or 1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute in place of one whole egg.


http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cholesterol/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100096376

great info, thanks Mango!