how many eggs are too much?

ahh, maybe, maybe not. 2 I would be ok with, as long as your blood work is normal, but 4 might be pushing it. Even though a lot of the cholesterol debate about eggs has been called into question, I'd still be wary of overdoing eggs. I usually have 1 a day, but I wouldn't be horrified if a client showed me a diet plan with 2 eggs a day in it, although I'd request that they be separated by meals probably, just to give your body time to process.

My usual breakfast until lately has been 3 egg whites and one whole egg. All the protein, minimal cholesterol ..

I'm a big believer in eggs. I'll have 2-3 a day, usually for breakfast, with the yolks. Sure the cholesterol is there, but so are a lot of awesome vitamins.

there is endless information out there about how good eggs are for you. there are so many nutrients contained in the yolk. numerous studies have disproved that eating eggs will give you high cholesterol. here's a good article: http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Egg_Yolk.html

Usually 3 eggs for me.

2 eggs scrambled in a stainless steel pan with one slice of sprouted wheat toast.

Alan Aragon on eggs........



9) Eating Eggs with the Yolk – will your cholesterol run rampant, or this mostly a myth?

Alan: Whole egg consumption tends to raise both the LDL & HDL fractions, but the subfraction of the LDL that’s elevated is the neutral/non-atherogenic subfraction. So, people can relax. The only caution would be to note that the fat within whole eggs should be factored into macronutrient targets just like anything else. One more thing, eggs have the bonus of providing the body with carotenoid nutrients that protect against degenerative diseases of the eye, and eggs also taste damn good with sausage.

My advice would be limiting it to 2/day with as many egg whites as you want

I have between 4 and 8 eggs per day. There is no need to limit them unless you have been advised to by a doctor. They are a great source of protein, fat, and vitamins and minerals.

Usually 3 a day here too... yolk and all.

Depends...Are you eating the full egg or just egg whites? I've found I eat 4-6 eggs a day, but I rarely eat/use the yoke because thats where all your cholesterol is from. I started using egg whites and I still get 5 grams of Protein per egg. Something to keep in mind.

This is me too. I started buying egg whites only for the pure protein. I usually cook 4 egg whites for breakfast, and sometimes to add a good amount of fat back I will only do 2 egg whites and 2 whole eggs. It just depends on how active I plan to be that day.

I've eaten 2 dozen a day for several months and my blood work came back fine. I also eat fairly healthy and am active. 29 year old female with a family history of high cholesterol (including two YOUNGER sisters who are inactive and obese).

By the way, if you can find them and afford them, try to get the free range pastured eggs, where chickens are out pecking away at the grass. Those eggs are so much healthier than the caged or quarantined kind, and you can see the difference in the color and taste of their incredible bright orange yolks.

Averaging 2 a day is probably ok.