Let's Talk About Eggs, Baby

To anyone who feels like answering, what (in addition to genetics) does lead to high cholesterol, if not dietary choices? Being overweight?

Being overweight, genetic predisposition (familial hypercholesterolemia), and saturated fat intake (though that's dietary).

Love eggs. Having 1 egg and 2 turkey sausages for dinner with one slice toast. Nobody can stop me!

I notice many of you eat hard boiled eggs. I would like to have one or two now and again but I have no patience for them lol. I suppose maybe you cook them in bulk ahead of time?

lots of 'em. Use a muffin pan and bake them.

I believe the cholesterol thing with eggs has been debunked...eggs have the good kind or something like that. However, they still have a bit of a bad rep because of that deal. A lot of people still think they aren't a great think to eat because of it.

They are very good for you, from what I've read. If you are trying to cut calories, it's best for your nutition to still eat some yolk as that is where the majority of the nutition lies. So if you make scrammbled eggs, make them with some egg whites and some whole eggs for lower calories but nutional value. Personally I think it's the yolk that keeps you full longer too, though I've never done any research to check this out :-)

Yup yup yup! I have an egg a day helps keep feeling good. I don't have it for breakfast I have it for lunch with my salad. But I really enjoy it!

I think one of the Egg Council guys has been getting to you! :laugh:

I notice many of you eat hard boiled eggs. I would like to have one or two now and again but I have no patience for them lol. I suppose maybe you cook them in bulk ahead of time?

lots of 'em. Use a muffin pan and bake them.

Whoa, bake them? This sounds interesting.

preheat to 325. put eggs in for 30 minutes. pull from oven, put in ice bath to stop cooking. Boom. done. Do a test run, though.. don't blow out a whole dozen at the first go. 325-350 or so should be right in the ballpark, though.

Awesome. I'm definitely going to try this. Thanks.

Funny cuz I just wrote a piece 2 days ago:
http://en.fitforlife.fr/nutrition-en/eggs-cholesterol/

Eggs are great as long as you don't have an existing condition which would require you to limit fat/cholesterol. For normal, healthy people, EAT THE EGGS.

Incorrect. Eggs are healthy for almost everyone. The fat and cholesterol in eggs are healthy. Natural sources of fat and cholesterol are NEEDED for optimal health. We were lied to in the 1980s and 90s and new info has been around for awhile but the myth that eggs are bad just won't die.

PS: the YOLK is the healthy (nutrient dense) part. Eggs are a healthy food designed to eat whole. Please ignore people who tell you to only eat the whites! omg

I rarely have them for breakfast, but I have them for dinner about once a week Eggs are great for you. Tonight is caramelized onions, wilted spinach, and 4 egg scramble with asiago cheese. Maybe some red pepper. Definitely some cholula. I plan on scarfing these will sitting on the couch with some hot chocolate and watching Monday's episode of Lost Girl.

The recommended cholesterol intake is 300mg per day. One egg yolk has 210mg. So if you also eat meat and dairy, I think two whole eggs is too much saturated fat and cholesterol, even if you are not otherwise at risk for heart disease or high cholesterol. I'd switch to one whole egg, and one egg white if the protein is what you're after (the white has 4g, the yolk 3g).

I add egg whites to a kale salad for lunch.

Of course you do if you actually believe what you just said, and they makes those nice boxes of white for your convenience.

I love all the 20-30 year olds on here boasting about all the eggs and bacon they eat. "And I'm still alive!" Wait until you're 60 and then tell me how that works out for you.

Granted, I think genetic factors play a predominant role in our health. You could eat like a saint, and if you are genetically predisposed to heart disease, you will probably still get it.

I've been eating 2 fried eggs every morning for a while now and so far lost 13 lbs in almost 2 months, they definitely keep me full for a good chunk of the day. I just started only having one egg now though so I could have more munchies later if I want em.

i think it depends on the person..i personally eat 5-10 whole eggs a day when I'm trying to gain weight..good source of fats and protein. if anything do egg whites. my cholesterol and all other blood work is just fine too.

I used to eat a lot of eggs but now I avoid them. A little background will explain the reason for this...

I am a 40 year old male with high cholesterol (180 HDL, 240 total) and a history of coronary heart disease (CHD). My grandfather died of heart failure at age 62, and my father has had bypass surgery and a stint placed in one of his coronary arteries. Given my family history, and my high blood cholesterol levels, my doctor has advised to lower my dietary fat and cholesterol intake. He also recommends that I take a statin like Lipitor, but I really dont want to because of the side effects and because you basically have to take them for the rest of your life. So I am trying to reduce my cholesterol levels by changing my diet, exercising more, and losing weight (I have lost about 15 pounds so far, and have about 15 more to go).

So for this reason I carefully monitor how much cholesterol I am getting from my diet, and make sure it is less than 300 mg per day. I have found by avoiding certain foods, like eggs, red meat and pork products, I can usually keep it below 200 mg per day. One large whole egg has about 6 grams of protein but almost 200 mg of cholesterol. That is 2/3 of my total daily allowance and for me it just isnt worth it. In contrast, a single Greek yogurt has 12 grams of protein and no cholesterol. The only downside is the cost. A dozen eggs cost only about $2, which is what it costs for just two Chobani Greek yogurts if you get them on sale.

In short, my advice is to know your family history regarding CHD and talk to your doctor about your cholesterol. If you get tested and find that your cholesterol levels are healthy then by all means, continue to enjoy eggs. They are a great source of affordable protein, as well as other essential nutrients.

Eggs are great as long as you don't have an existing condition which would require you to limit fat/cholesterol. For normal, healthy people, EAT THE EGGS.

Incorrect. Eggs are healthy for almost everyone. The fat and cholesterol in eggs are healthy. Natural sources of fat and cholesterol are NEEDED for optimal health. We were lied to in the 1980s and 90s and new info has been around for awhile but the myth that eggs are bad just won't die.

PS: the YOLK is the healthy (nutrient dense) part. Eggs are a healthy food designed to eat whole. Please ignore people who tell you to only eat the whites! omg

Umm... how is what I said incorrect? People with diseases like diabeetus aren't supposed to have as much dietary cholesterol as people who don't have those kinds of diseases. So us "normal" people with none such condition should eat whole eggs. Read my post before you call it wrong, please.

What is the connection of cholesterol to diabetes?