What's the deal with eggs?

lorenzoinlr

Untrue. There is still a split in fact a recent Western University study compares egg consumption to smoking cigarettes. The study's been questioned in terms of the extent of it's conclusions but not direction.

http://www.thestar.com/living/article/1241782--egg-yolks-unhealthy-says-western-university-s-david-spence

Aside from that the medical establishment still advises caution.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/HQ00608

The point is the issue exists so those regularly consuming eggs would be wise to consult their physicians and be tested.

spreag

Sorry for not responding sooner, the replies are amazing! Thanks very much! I might get my cholesterol checked and if its not sky high ill keep eating my eggs! And yes, I am a vegetarian that eats eggs...to the only person that said. I don't eat meat for health reasons, so although I am a crazy animal lover that's not really my reason for being meat free so eggs are fine!
Won't be grieving over my unborn chicken breakfast but I understand your point. ...also I believe the egg has to be fertilised!

Anyway thanks again for all the response! Ill be armed with facts next time my mum goes mad!

And tbh...I got up this morning to make them and I couldn't even look at them, I think I've sickened myself of them..eaten too many haha!

CassieReannan

I'm vegetarian and eat eggs everyday, probably about 2 whole eggs and unlimited whites!

BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY

Absolutely read the thread title in Jerry Seinfeld's voice.

RedHeadDevotchka

My cholesterol is 127 and I eat eggs like they're going out of style. I lurve eggs!

Txglitter

Some one may have already responded to this part of the thread, but my add is kicking in and I just skimmed. Anyway... vegetarians can eat dairy products basically they don't eat meat...Vegans eat no meat or dairy product...nothing associated with animals

shivles

They are high in cholesterol but it's the good type apparently and the latest research shows its healthy to eat eggs every day

MelBristol

Is it bad to eat two eggs per day for breakfast...my mum is horrified that I have eaten a box of eggs this week (6 eggs) and is adamant its really unhealthy and you're not supposed to eat more than two a week. My dad who works in the sports and nutrition industry also says its not the best daily thing and told me to lay off them a bit! I find they really fill me up, are easy and quick to make and after becoming vegetarian, a nice protein boost thoughts?

The old info was the eggs are high in cholesterol, especially the yolk and that's why my mom shared the same opinion. I recently saw a program on BBC where somebody ate 4 eggs every day for 2 weeks, had their cholesterol levels checked before and after and there was no significant change! So food high in cholesterol don't necessarily elevate yours too!
I love eggs and eat 1 a day

abrahamsitososa

Is it bad to eat two eggs per day for breakfast...my mum is horrified that I have eaten a box of eggs this week (6 eggs) and is adamant its really unhealthy and you're not supposed to eat more than two a week. My dad who works in the sports and nutrition industry also says its not the best daily thing and told me to lay off them a bit! I find they really fill me up, are easy and quick to make and after becoming vegetarian, a nice protein boost thoughts?

Your parents are very wise and knowledgeable.

jeninfl

I'm a vegetarian and I typically eat 2 - 4 whole eggs per day (and have been for years). My cholesterol is always between 140 - 150. As others have said, it is saturated fat that causes high blood cholesterol, not consuming cholesterol.