How many eggs do you eat a week?
zeejane4
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I'm binge watching the youtube channel Keto Connection right now. I'm not at keto carb levels, but I'm really enjoying the videos and have gotten lots of great low carb food tips etc. One thing that's stood out to me though is that the hosts eat a LOT of eggs and that got me thinking about them more. I guess I still have the 'eggs are bad for you' mentality, without even realizing it, because I would never eat more than 2 eggs a day, maybe twice a week? But they're eating 3-4 eggs a day, sometimes more, on a regular basis.
So, curious to know how many eggs you average a day/week? I have a free source of free range, 'happy' chicken eggs and am starting to think I need to up my egg game, lol. It's hard to get over the mental hurdle though!
So, curious to know how many eggs you average a day/week? I have a free source of free range, 'happy' chicken eggs and am starting to think I need to up my egg game, lol. It's hard to get over the mental hurdle though!
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I tend to go in phases, where I could eat half a dozen eggs in one sitting and love it, and then swing to want nothing to do with eggs. That said, I've recently started having three raw yolks a day, because they are extremely nutrient dense (https://livingthenourishedlife.com/why-i-eat-raw-egg-yolks-every-day/) and there's evidence that they can noticeably improve eye health. I've also gotten back into an "eat ALL the eggs!" phase and have had 3-4 eggs a couple of days a week in addition to the egg yolks. I've gone through as many as 2-3 dozen per week, by myself.
Say it with me: eggs are NOT bad. Eggs are GOOD. They're another casualty of the diet-heart hypothesis (or "dietary cholesterol is bad for you"), something that has been pretty thoroughly and repeatedly debunked. Dietary cholesterol does not cause heart disease and has very little effect on blood cholesterol levels in most people (hyper-responders see more effect, but the jury's kind of out as to whether that's actually an issue). In fact, cholesterol is necessary for health. It's an important hormone precursor -- in other words, it helps keep your hormones working properly.
One thing that helps with the mental hurdle is to look at the actual science and the nutrition. The Launch Pad (stickied to the top of the group) has a bunch of articles regarding cholesterol. I highly recommend checking them out.
Also, here's another one (though I don't agree with the statements about saturated fat) - https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/are-eggs-risky-for-heart-health2 -
Dragonwolf wrote: »I tend to go in phases, where I could eat half a dozen eggs in one sitting and love it, and then swing to want nothing to do with eggs. That said, I've recently started having three raw yolks a day, because they are extremely nutrient dense (https://livingthenourishedlife.com/why-i-eat-raw-egg-yolks-every-day/) and there's evidence that they can noticeably improve eye health. I've also gotten back into an "eat ALL the eggs!" phase and have had 3-4 eggs a couple of days a week in addition to the egg yolks. I've gone through as many as 2-3 dozen per week, by myself.
Say it with me: eggs are NOT bad. Eggs are GOOD. They're another casualty of the diet-heart hypothesis (or "dietary cholesterol is bad for you"), something that has been pretty thoroughly and repeatedly debunked. Dietary cholesterol does not cause heart disease and has very little effect on blood cholesterol levels in most people (hyper-responders see more effect, but the jury's kind of out as to whether that's actually an issue). In fact, cholesterol is necessary for health. It's an important hormone precursor -- in other words, it helps keep your hormones working properly.
One thing that helps with the mental hurdle is to look at the actual science and the nutrition. The Launch Pad (stickied to the top of the group) has a bunch of articles regarding cholesterol. I highly recommend checking them out.
Also, here's another one (though I don't agree with the statements about saturated fat) - https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/are-eggs-risky-for-heart-health
Wow, this is really interesting-I have pretty crappy eyes (my rx is in the -14 range, I'm 40yrs old and have early onset cataracts forming, and due to family history I'm at high risk for macular degeneration). I'll check out the link, thanks!!0 -
I’m so sick of eggs I can barely stomach one alone. But I add them in a lot of things like the low carb popovers I make (really eggy bread) and sautéed spinach or Swiss chard with egg as a binder with lots of cheese.1
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I love eggs! I definitely eat anywhere from 2-6 a day.2
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I eat about a dozen a week - sometimes more. I rarely have more than 15 or 16.1
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Unless I'm fasting, I eat 2-4 a day on average. As a side note, we have a hobby farm and raise free range chickens on pasture, so they are as good as eggs get!7
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I eat two eggs most days; occasionally, I'll have three.2
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7 whole eggs and 7 egg whites a week (breakfast scramble).2
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I go thru phases, too. Sometimes we eat a couple dozen free range local eggs a week, and sometimes it takes us a couple weeks to use up a dozen. Every once in a while I get a craving for pickled eggs and then I can eat 4-6 a day. They are great for quick dinners when you didn't thaw anything out. Or when your budget is low near the end of a payday cycle, lol.3
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Weekdays I have 3 a day in an omelette, a couple fried or poached at the weekends, and half a dozen in a couple of lo-carb loaves I make every week, so around 24 a week.3
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Thanks everyone for the input, I'm definitely going to try and make them a bigger part of my menu
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I usually eat a dozen or more whole eggs a week plus a carton or 2 of egg whites.3
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I am not particularly low carb (I'm slow carb). I go through phases too. Probably 10 eggs a week when I'm in an egg phase.1
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Wow lol, we didn't realize people ate so many eggs! We don't dislike em, just like other things way more. So our average 'eggs per week' is like, zero. Only time we get eggs is when we meet a friend at a breakfast restaurant.2
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It depends. Right now I'm practicing IF and not eating breakfast, so not many. BUT, if I'm doing more of a 3 meals a day plan, I'll easily eat 2 eggs a day every day, and sometimes more.
I love eggs, and we get ours from our friend so I know exactly how the chickens are being treated and what kind of diet they are being fed. If I do buy eggs, I always buy organic, free range, hormone and antibiotic free, and soy free from my local farm or pet store. I believe that properly sourced eggs are an outstanding food source.2 -
Depends for me too. I had 3 this morning because I woke up hungry and they were about the only thing in the house. I may not eat another egg for a month or more.
I think eggs are nutritious but I can't quite wrap my head around the industry practices as I understand them to be.
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I don't eat breakfast, but frequently do eggs for lunch or dinner...I would say I average about a dozen most weeks.2
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WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »It depends. Right now I'm practicing IF and not eating breakfast, so not many. BUT, if I'm doing more of a 3 meals a day plan, I'll easily eat 2 eggs a day every day, and sometimes more.
I love eggs, and we get ours from our friend so I know exactly how the chickens are being treated and what kind of diet they are being fed. If I do buy eggs, I always buy organic, free range, hormone and antibiotic free, and soy free from my local farm or pet store. I believe that properly sourced eggs are an outstanding food source.
The Keto Connection people ate them a lot at supper time and did crazy things like scramble them with ground beef-never in a million years would I have thought to do this, but it actually looks pretty good (with all sorts of seasonings). I've always thought of eggs as a morning thing, unless it was hard-boiled in a salad, but now I'm reconsidering 0 -
Depends for me too. I had 3 this morning because I woke up hungry and they were about the only thing in the house. I may not eat another egg for a month or more.
I think eggs are nutritious but I can't quite wrap my head around the industry practices as I understand them to be.
I'm fortunate that my in-laws have 'pet' chickens that roam around their yard and field, and are supplemented with organic feed. Right now they live about 10 minute drive but they're building a house that's a 5 minute walk from my house, so soon it will be like me having my own chickens, without actually having to do any of the work, LOL 3 -
I do lots of IFing but still do brunch with DH, I have two eggs then, but they get used in recipes daily. Keto breads, sauces, salad dressings, and the occasional cheesecake. Between us we go through a carton of 18 and a container of egg whites only. So I'm sure I am still getting at least 3 or more daily.
If I had your egg supply I would be eating more omelettes doing deviled eggs daily. Go for it. Eggs are your friend.2 -
My average is about 30-36 per week. However, I am at weight maintenance and eating an average of over 3000 calories a day, so not sure is someone smaller than me or trying to lose weight would be able to have so many and still eat other foods.
I have a source of good eggs as well, but not free. I hope over the next year or two to be in a position to have my own chickens. It is going to take some time on my part to get that set up so not sure if I can get it done that soon, though.3 -
WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »It depends. Right now I'm practicing IF and not eating breakfast, so not many. BUT, if I'm doing more of a 3 meals a day plan, I'll easily eat 2 eggs a day every day, and sometimes more.
I love eggs, and we get ours from our friend so I know exactly how the chickens are being treated and what kind of diet they are being fed. If I do buy eggs, I always buy organic, free range, hormone and antibiotic free, and soy free from my local farm or pet store. I believe that properly sourced eggs are an outstanding food source.
Who says you can only have eggs for breakfast?
Or that breakfast is only a morning meal? (Strictly speaking, breakfast is the first meal you have after...well...breaking your fast.)3 -
I have one pasteurised egg white per day in my protein drink. After that I eat as many as I want. Some days none, other days maybe six.1
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Dragonwolf wrote: »I tend to go in phases, where I could eat half a dozen eggs in one sitting and love it, and then swing to want nothing to do with eggs. That said, I've recently started having three raw yolks a day, because they are extremely nutrient dense (https://livingthenourishedlife.com/why-i-eat-raw-egg-yolks-every-day/) and there's evidence that they can noticeably improve eye health. I've also gotten back into an "eat ALL the eggs!" phase and have had 3-4 eggs a couple of days a week in addition to the egg yolks. I've gone through as many as 2-3 dozen per week, by myself.
Say it with me: eggs are NOT bad. Eggs are GOOD. They're another casualty of the diet-heart hypothesis (or "dietary cholesterol is bad for you"), something that has been pretty thoroughly and repeatedly debunked. Dietary cholesterol does not cause heart disease and has very little effect on blood cholesterol levels in most people (hyper-responders see more effect, but the jury's kind of out as to whether that's actually an issue). In fact, cholesterol is necessary for health. It's an important hormone precursor -- in other words, it helps keep your hormones working properly.
One thing that helps with the mental hurdle is to look at the actual science and the nutrition. The Launch Pad (stickied to the top of the group) has a bunch of articles regarding cholesterol. I highly recommend checking them out.
Also, here's another one (though I don't agree with the statements about saturated fat) - https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/are-eggs-risky-for-heart-health
Wow, this is really interesting-I have pretty crappy eyes (my rx is in the -14 range, I'm 40yrs old and have early onset cataracts forming, and due to family history I'm at high risk for macular degeneration). I'll check out the link, thanks!!
It's the lutein in the eggs that are beneficial. You can get it as supplements. But it's better just to eat fresh eggs1 -
I love eggs. I have at least 1-2 a day. Usually boiled or poached on keto toast. We are getting chickens in a few days which I am excited about!4
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I love eggs too. They are a staple in my diet. I probably eat a dozen easy a week. I eat them scrambled in butter, in crepes on the weekend, egg salad, in my desserts. . .1
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WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »It depends. Right now I'm practicing IF and not eating breakfast, so not many. BUT, if I'm doing more of a 3 meals a day plan, I'll easily eat 2 eggs a day every day, and sometimes more.
I love eggs, and we get ours from our friend so I know exactly how the chickens are being treated and what kind of diet they are being fed. If I do buy eggs, I always buy organic, free range, hormone and antibiotic free, and soy free from my local farm or pet store. I believe that properly sourced eggs are an outstanding food source.
The Keto Connection people ate them a lot at supper time and did crazy things like scramble them with ground beef-never in a million years would I have thought to do this, but it actually looks pretty good (with all sorts of seasonings). I've always thought of eggs as a morning thing, unless it was hard-boiled in a salad, but now I'm reconsidering
I IF also and my usual lunch (breakfast since it's my first meal?) is some kind of ground meat (turkey, chicken or beef) mixed in with spinach/kale/mushrooms/etc and added to a scramble of egg whites and 1 whole egg. Love to use leftovers in the scramble as well - taco meat goes really good in this mix!0 -
It is true that eggs contain lutein however if one is making an effort to eat lutein to stave off macular degeneration, the better bet would be to eat the highly advocated leafy greens of a ketogenic or low carb diet. 1 egg contains 176 micrograms of lutein. 1 ounce of raw spinach contains 3458 micrograms. Of course kale, collards, swiss chard, broccoli etc are also very high in lutein comparatively.
An ounce of raw spinach will likely cook down to less than a tablespoon so for the win-win bury the ounce of spinach in your cooked egg. Better yet, eat this!
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2 in the morning, 1 hardboiled later that day.0
