eggs whole Vs. whites

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  • DrKittyCat
    DrKittyCat Posts: 108
    Over the course of the day, I usually limit myself to 3 whole eggs. However, for breakfast, I generally eat one whole egg with a bunch of egg whites (from the carton) for volume. It fills me up, is tasty, and doesn't leave me over my fat limit at the end of the day.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    Umm, what exactly is wrong with dietary fat and cholesterol?
    Of course you need some dietary fat but I since I have 3 whole eggs nearly every day I switch to just whites after that point. I don't want my calories from fat to get out of balance. My cholesterol level is fine but some people might need to keep this in check. Eggs just have a bad rep for that I guess.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Umm, what exactly is wrong with dietary fat and cholesterol?
    Of course you need some dietary fat but I since I have 3 whole eggs nearly every day I switch to just whites after that point. I don't want my calories from fat to get out of balance. My cholesterol level is fine but some people might need to keep this in check. Eggs just have a bad rep for that I guess.

    I like the way you replied. Your reasons for eating fewer whole eggs are good ones (regarding caloric intake and macro nutrient balance). It's also good that you're eating whole eggs as well. Nicely done!

    As far as cholesterol, there's some interesting discussion regarding dietary cholesterol, and serum cholesterol in the 'worst food myth you've ever heard' thread. The cholesterol in whole eggs has actually been found to lower 'bad' serum cholesterol levels.

    I really wish they would force medical doctors to use progressive continuing education, rather than allowing them to simply relearn what they already learned, and have it count for their CE credits. Perhaps then...things like the absolutely useless BMI chart, and whole eggs having a 'bad rep'...would disappear into history where they should be.

    :)

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