Eggs

Maidofmer

I've been doing some research on eating healthy and what have you, and so far it's about 50/50 when it comes to eggs. I* never go above 2 a day, but is the whole egg better or the egg whites? egg whites I know are lower cal, but do you lose any protein or other health benefits?

*sorry, I never go above 2 a day. my own preference*

ashlinmarie

I find it worth it to eat the whole egg. Yes, it is higher in fat and cholesterol (and if you're watching your cholesterol, it might be better to avoid whole eggs) but they also have more protein and contain all the Vitamin D and Iron in the egg. However, one thing I've noticed is that you can get a lot of benefits by having 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites, but it is still lower in calories and fat than just two whole eggs.

specialmeandmore

Why never above two a day?

TavistockToad

i usually have 3 eggs in an omelette.... it doesn tseem to have done me any harm!

Bbwnomore2

no clue, i no longer eat eggs from the carton. I eat egg beaters instead.

sdreed25

I eat the whole, as I hate waste and have no worries about cholesterol! I do sometimes buy the pre-packed 15 egg white packs to add to other eggs as that way there is no waste but not many shops carry them. On the number a day front I know the recommendation here in the UK was max 2 per day but that changed recently and there is now no limit, which is good for me as I now eat 4 some days in a big old egg only omelette for Breakfast

NeverGivesUp

I eat a ton of eggs every day. Whole eggs and my health has never been better.

TheVimFuego

Whole eggs for me and plenty of them.

Dietary cholesterol does not affect blood serum cholesterol and 'high' cholesterol isn't a problem anyway.

One less thing to worry about, bonus

misswager

I have a whole egg, in combination with some whites. There are arguments about wether or not the cholesterol in the yolks are 'bad' for you. But I typically don't have more than 1 whole egg when I eat them...

The albumen (white) contains about 80% of the protein in the egg. The yolk serves primarily as a fat source for the growing embryo. One white contains approx. 10g of protein

shanster23

I was under the impression that eggs are good for cholesterol. You have 'good' cholesterol and 'bad' cholesterol, and eggs raise your cholesterol yes, but they raise the good stuff and not the bad stuff. That's what I've been told at least

Maidofmer

Why never above two a day?

I cant really do more than that.

sohmui

That's interesting about the change to no limit in the UK. I added "cholesterol" to the nutrition values on my food diary and two eggs are enough to send cholesterol way over the top. That said, I've been eating 3-egg omelettes on and off all my life. Had a cholesterol test last year for the first time ever and it was normal.

sohmui

I was under the impression that eggs are good for cholesterol.

They are. And we need good cholesterol.
http://www.livestrong.com/blog/the-healthiest-food-in-the-world/

Maidofmer

Thanks everyone. I was getting confused with it. I didn't want to throw out the yolk cause I cant stand wasting food or money. I eat mine hard boiled. Ever since pregnancy, I can't stand the smell of cooking eggs. but since lots of you eat them whole and haven't seen any issues, don't see a reason not to.

Hbazzell

Whites are lower cal and have more protein per ounce. They are also choleterol free. Yolks are in breads and other baked good that use egg so I dont eat them since I am already having them snuck in to my food.

Hbazzell

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

Sarauk2sf

Eat the whole egg if it fits into your calories and macros.

sozisfitnow

I just had two boiled eggs for breakfast !

prudism

I wanted to know this as well
I love eggs
but i was thinking maybe the cholestrel was not good for me
I think I will go back to a couple at breakfast
thanks everyone

SunKissed1989

"How do you like your eggs in the morning?"
I like mine whole, poached and on toast or as an omelette.

The yolk has always been my favourite part of the egg - reminds me of my childhood when I would dip 'toasted soldiers' in boiled eggs and see the yolk spill out onto the plate mmmmmm tasty

Maidofmer

"How do you like your eggs in the morning?"
I like mine whole, poached and on toast or as an omelette.

The yolk has always been my favourite part of the egg - reminds me of my childhood when I would dip 'toasted soldiers' in boiled eggs and see the yolk spill out onto the plate mmmmmm tasty

you ever make eggie in the basket? when I was a kid, my dad would butter both sides of a piece of bread, make a hole in the middle, put it in the pan and crack an egg in the hole. it was awesome

DavPul

egg whites I know are lower cal, but do you lose any protein or other health benefits?

Yes. Like half the protein and all the benefits. Eat the whole egg

KatherineStar

this sounds delicious!! gonna try it

714rah714

Issues with cholesterol so I limit my egg consumption to once a week. Still scary when three eggs puts you over the cholesterol limit for the day

neanderthin

Issues with cholesterol so I limit my egg consumption to once a week. Still scary when three eggs puts you over the cholesterol limit for the day

If you lived in Canada, you wouldn't have gone over your cholesterol because there is no restriction on cholesterol. They seem to have understood the research a little better I would imagine.

pkw58

I eat one to three eggs a day. Hard boiled eggs make a great breakfast or lunch. If I am at a deli, I try to get two hard boiled eggs and a salad (no cheese croutons or dressings) for lunch. I like to make scrambled eggs with a 1 whole egg to two egg whites (as in the carton egg whites) for my family.

I lost 45 pounds last year, and ate eggs every day. I think they are great for fitness!

TheVimFuego

If you lived in Canada, you wouldn't have gone over your cholesterol because there is no restriction on cholesterol. They seem to have understood the research a little better I would imagine.

So much common sense but still you are allowed to inflict Celine Dion on the world ... How can this be?

fattyfoodie

Whole eggs for me and plenty of them.

Dietary cholesterol does not affect blood serum cholesterol and 'high' cholesterol isn't a problem anyway.

One less thing to worry about, bonus

This exactly.

neanderthin

If you lived in Canada, you wouldn't have gone over your cholesterol because there is no restriction on cholesterol. They seem to have understood the research a little better I would imagine.

So much common sense but still you are allowed to inflict Celine Dion on the world ... How can this be?

Never said we were perfect. :happy: And she may be a hound but don't you be kicking our dog around.

maryjay52

egg whites carries the protein. I buy eggland eggs and cartons of egg whites .often i will have one eggland egg with two servings of egg whites , scrambled with veggies in it ..sometimes cheese

links_slayer

eggs are so good.

lewis black has a great (albeit short) rant about them in one of his bits. hilarious.