What's the deal with whole eggs?

nyla2120

So eggs are healthy, lean & good for us supposedly. Yet, I follow tons of fitness competitors on IG & they eat eggs whites but no whole eggs. Anyone have any idea why this is? I know it's for protein, but why leave the yolk out? I'm also trying to lean & shred my body, perhaps I shouldn't eat whole eggs either? I wonder if it hurts progress?

Maridar

they say there is something in the yolk that may cause high cholesterol or something like that.

rahlpn

Cholesterol, fat and calories. If I'm having scrambled eggs I use one whole egg and 2 egg whites. Tastes just the same with a lot fewer calories and cholesterol.

ms_leanne

IIFIYM. Basically the yolks contain more of the calories (but much more flavour).

I generally eat whole eggs because I am using them for a meal and not an additional protein source or snack. Not sure I could eat egg whites on their own.

Fit_Fox88

Although there is a lot of protein in the yolk there is also a lot of fat. The egg whites are lighter. When I eat only egg whites I find I have to eat at least 3 eggs worth to be even remotely satisfied. I doctor them up with tomatoes, green onions and a little reduced fat cheese which tends to help with the bland flavor. You could also do half and half or two egg whites and one whole egg to reduce the fat intake. But, if its part of a balanced diet and you're seeing results then there really is no reason to change it. Moderation is key.

bocacats

I was also wondering about that. On my 2 days of my 5:2 diet I put 6 boiled egg whites in the fridge with vinagar,s&p and use them as snacks.

ilovedeadlifts

I just eat the whole egg, personally.
Never had any cholesterol issues and I eat a minimum of 4 eggs per day.

It's wasteful and time consuming to separate the egg whites and only use them.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Eat the whole thing. It won't kill you or hurt your progress. Just avoid eating dozens at a time.

nyla2120

Well I normally have oatmeal in the morning & I just started adding 1 whole scrambled egg as well. This is what I would be eating every single day for breakfast. But, if it's going to hurt my weight loss I don't want to chance it.

SarahBeth0625

I just eat the whole egg because I don't like to waste... but the whites do taste better to me.

nyla2120

I just eat the whole egg, personally.
Never had any cholesterol issues and I eat a minimum of 4 eggs per day.

It's wasteful and time consuming to separate the egg whites and only use them.

I agree! I was doing that for a while. I would make a bunch of hard boiled eggs, throw out the yolks & have 4 every morning with my oatmeal & it's such a waste, not to mention going through all those eggs is expensive after a while.

Jlopez201

To be honest not every diet works for everyone. I do too have 2 whole boiled eggs at least once a week. Yes the yolk is high in cholesterol but at the same time have all the nutrients. I personally never had any issues with cholesterol either.

SO, I would say it depends on the person, their fitness goals and what their diet is like in general.

sbbhbm

I always eat the yolks. Dietary cholesterol has been found to have little effect on blood cholesterol.

"Recent research has been showing that the cholesterol in eggs is handled by most people’s bodies in a way that doesn’t cause heart disease and that dietary cholesterol does not necessarily translate to increased blood cholesterol or an unfavorable ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol." From the Journal of Nutrition.

The egg yolk contains choline, lutein, and other wonderful nutrients.

bacitracin

I eat the whole thing because the cholesterol ratio is better than other stuff, and it's a good fat that keeps me full, and there's a ton of vitamins in it. Egg whites? Might as well just eat boiled chicken with no skin.

2credneck208

I just eat the whole egg, personally.
Never had any cholesterol issues and I eat a minimum of 4 eggs per day.

It's wasteful and time consuming to separate the egg whites and only use them.

This!!

Acg67

So eggs are healthy, lean & good for us supposedly. Yet, I follow tons of fitness competitors on IG & they eat eggs whites but no whole eggs. Anyone have any idea why this is? I know it's for protein, but why leave the yolk out? I'm also trying to lean & shred my body, perhaps I shouldn't eat whole eggs either? I wonder if it hurts progress?

It's a calorie thing, less cals in just whites

jennfranklin

As we speak I am eating a half and half omelet. I take one whole egg and 9 tablespoons of eggwhites from the carton. (as not to waste my whole eggs) I added baby spinach and cream havarti cheese. It is so good, and provides me with over 30 grams of protein for breakfast alone!

selina884

Cholesterol, fat and calories. If I'm having scrambled eggs I use one whole egg and 2 egg whites. Tastes just the same with a lot fewer calories and cholesterol.

Eggs don't contain bad cholesterol.
Eggs don't contain bad fats.
Eggs do have "slightly" extra calories that egg whites

harleenarang

Its the fat in the egg yolk which is why a lot of websites from good sources recommend not eating more than 5 whole eggs in a week. You don't have to give up whole egg but eat in moderation. If you anyway eat eggs once or twice a week - then go ahead and eat the whole eggs but if you are trying to incorporate eggs as a protein source for your daily diet - i would recommend 1 whole egg and 3 to 4 egg whites per day (max of 5 whole eggs in a week).

For some people - it doesn't really affect eating whole eggs all the time but its a fact that egg yolk has a lot of fat so its your deal to have them in moderation and judge how your body fits to its needs.

tinabatinaflc

what they said.

i don't LOVE eggs that much, so i find i can get a bunch of protein by eating 3 or 4 egg whites every morning or for a snack and save myself the fat

selina884

So eggs are healthy, lean & good for us supposedly. Yet, I follow tons of fitness competitors on IG & they eat eggs whites but no whole eggs. Anyone have any idea why this is? I know it's for protein, but why leave the yolk out? I'm also trying to lean & shred my body, perhaps I shouldn't eat whole eggs either? I wonder if it hurts progress?

It's a calorie thing, less cals in just whites

Yes, it's just this!

Absonthebrain

I was also wondering about that. On my 2 days of my 5:2 diet I put 6 boiled egg whites in the fridge with vinagar,s&p and use them as snacks.

Good idea! Im going to try this!!!

albertabeefy

The only reason to have egg-whites instead of whole-eggs is reducing total calories and/or having a higher protein-to-calorie ratio. (Those with a history of Cholecystitis - gall bladder inflammation - might have whites instead of whole eggs as it reduces fat, and dietary fat does impact gall-bladder inflammation.)

As for cholesterol - all the research indicates that dietary cholesterol does not affect serum cholesterol, either the overall number or the HDL:LDL ratio.

Egg yolk contains considerably more nutrient than egg white, as well as being tastier (well, that's subjective) - so if you've no reason to further restrict the calories or fat, then by all means enjoy the whole egg.

dawningr

The vitamins and benefits of eating an egg are in the yolk.
Vitamin D, B6, B12, riboflavin, floate and choline.

It's recommended to not go over 300 mg of cholesterol per day(if you don't have heart disease or diabetes), and a large egg only has 185.

Eat.those.yolks!

HardcoreP0rk

If eggs are part of your meal, you should always include at least 1 whole egg. The nutrients in the yolk are completely worth it. Supplement protein with egg whites, but otherwise eat a yolk now and then.

Sweets1954

This question intreged me as I have heard both good and bad with whole eggs. What I have found out is that the yolk contains most of the nutrients in the egg. They were put on the "bad" list many years ago because they also contain high amounts of cholesterol but further studies have shown that eating foods high in cholesterol has little affect on your cholesterol levels. There are many benefits to eating the yolks--in moderation. They contain many trace minerals, vitamins, and antioxidents. From what I can find out one whole egg a day has no bad affects. Personally, I find egg whites alone to be rather tasteless.

XXXMinnieXXX

I eat them all. Have 2 most days. Done me now hard weight loss or cholesterol wise. :-)

Nachise

Unless you have a critical issue with cholesterol, eat the whole egg. Fat is not your enemy. it is a high-quality source of energy that will make you feel satisfied more than egg whites, and will increase the bioavailability of plant-based nutrients.. One large egg is 70 calories, with 5 grams of fat. Plan accordingly, and enjoy.

thisismeraw

Unless your doctor has told you to limit how many whole eggs you eat I would eat the whole thing.

The yolk is where most of the flavour is as well as a lot of nutrients.

For those of you who cook the eggs but don't use the yolk... get some of those Eggie things (or something plastic.glass that you can boil) and put the whites in them to boil them. Take the uncooked yolk and freeze them (one yolk per ice cube section in a tray) ... keep them in the freezer until you come across a recipe that needs just egg yolks. Saves you from having to just throw them out.

maraq

Body builders need to eat a very large quantity of protein so it's better that they need to stick to egg whites instead of the whole egg. There is too much cholesterol in an egg to be eating 10 of them a day, every day. Also, egg whites are easy to digest and have the least fat of animal protein so they are an optimal choice for someone looking to get very lean. For the average person, eating a few whole eggs a week is completely healthy. It's the quantity needed for body builders that makes the difference.

nyla2120

This question intreged me as I have heard both good and bad with whole eggs. What I have found out is that the yolk contains most of the nutrients in the egg. They were put on the "bad" list many years ago because they also contain high amounts of cholesterol but further studies have shown that eating foods high in cholesterol has little affect on your cholesterol levels. There are many benefits to eating the yolks--in moderation. They contain many trace minerals, vitamins, and antioxidents. From what I can find out one whole egg a day has no bad affects. Personally, I find egg whites alone to be rather tasteless.

Exactly, which is why I was so curious too. I've heard lots of good things about eggs lately including that most of the information about them & cholesterol was false & that's why I was wondering why so many people toss the yolks.