Egg Yolks

Blueeyed1985
Blueeyed1985 Posts: 40 Member
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
I'm just curious, does anyone know if egg yolks are really that bad for you? I have a friend who is healthy telling me to eat only the egg whites. I've read some things online that there are important nutrients in the yolk. Does anyone know the truth? Thanks!

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  • Tenoreo90
    Tenoreo90 Posts: 329 Member
    It's debatable. It's high in cholestrol and fat, sure, but I've read it contains the 'good' sort of fat our bodies need. Plus it tastes pretty good. :D I think if you're on an otherwise healthy diet, eggs-yolk and all-can be included in that.
  • BranMuffin21
    BranMuffin21 Posts: 157 Member
    It has a lot of nutrition in the yolk. I usually will just eat the whole egg unless I'm ready needing to lower my calories. But 70 for a large egg isn't terrible at all.
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Do you have a cholesterol problem?

    If not, go whole hog. Ooops I mean whole egg.

    I just do not find the whites tasty. I'd rather go without.

    If you need less fat, more protein, then mix in 1 yolk for every 2 or 3 whites.
  • MFPfriend
    MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
    I do about two whites and one whole egg for scrambled eggs. I only eat the whites for hardboiled eggs (but that's because the yellow part tastes gross to me when it's hardboiled). Otherwise, I eat the whole egg.

    The yellow part does contain fat and cholesterol, but it has good fats, and it does have protein (I think about 3 grams or so).

    I follow the moderation rule. :)
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    i eat it all :D my dietician told me 3 whole eggs a week is fine...i usually eat more than that and have never had cholesterol issues.
  • CalJur
    CalJur Posts: 627 Member
    It's debatable. It's high in cholestrol and fat, sure, but I've read it contains the 'good' sort of fat our bodies need. Plus it tastes pretty good. :D I think if you're on an otherwise healthy diet, eggs-yolk and all-can be included in that.

    Concur. I eat the yolk about 60-70% of the time. There are pluses and minuses to the yolk but I disagree with not eating them at all. I think moderation is the key here.
  • RobynAragon
    RobynAragon Posts: 10
    Ellie krieger from Healthy Appetite says that there is alot of nutrition in the yolks so she splits the yolk and the whites. For instance if you are having two eggs make 1 with the whole egg and the other with egg white only. Then you still get the good nutrition but a lot less fat and calories.
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
    Eat them, they're delicious... oh... and good for you

    http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Egg_Yolk.html
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I hate egg white. I eat eggs with the yolks and all is good for me.
  • Moonbeamlissie
    Moonbeamlissie Posts: 504 Member
    I do not eat the yolks... but its because I don't like them anyway and when mfp tells you 1200 cals a day and you like to eat as much as I do somethings got to give! So i just do the whites....
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    Eat them, they're delicious... oh... and good for you

    http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Egg_Yolk.html

    Yay! I prefer the yolk over the whites anyday :smooched:
  • SammyKatt
    SammyKatt Posts: 363 Member
    The only time the yolk is bad for you, is if the yolk is the only part of the egg you eat. Last year I had 3 eggs every single day and I'm perfectly healthy. I only stopped eating them because I got tired of them.
  • funkycamper
    funkycamper Posts: 998 Member
    I eat 2-3 whole eggs each day and have never had any health issues or bad cholesterol numbers because of it. Love the yolks, not as fond of the whites, but eat the whole egg because the nutrition in both parts are good for you.
  • amyhollar
    amyhollar Posts: 107 Member
    If you don’t include the yolk, you’re cutting out half the protein, 90% of the calcium, 93% of the iron, 96% of the B6, 95% of the folate, 91% of the B12, and all of the carotenoids, DHA (essential fatty acid), and vitamins A, E, D, and K!

    And for what? To eliminate the cholesterol and 4 grams of fat? Please. Eat the yolk.

    http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Egg_Yolk.html

    The most recent studies show that regular consumption of eggs does not correlate with an increased chance of high cholesterol or heart disease. It’s now known that actual cholesterol in food is not the biggest contributor to high cholesterol. Actually, trans fats, which you find in most processed foods, have a much bigger effect on blood cholesterol levels.
  • Kymmy81
    Kymmy81 Posts: 168 Member
    If you don’t include the yolk, you’re cutting out half the protein, 90% of the calcium, 93% of the iron, 96% of the B6, 95% of the folate, 91% of the B12, and all of the carotenoids, DHA (essential fatty acid), and vitamins A, E, D, and K!

    And for what? To eliminate the cholesterol and 4 grams of fat? Please. Eat the yolk.

    http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Egg_Yolk.html

    The most recent studies show that regular consumption of eggs does not correlate with an increased chance of high cholesterol or heart disease. It’s now known that actual cholesterol in food is not the biggest contributor to high cholesterol. Actually, trans fats, which you find in most processed foods, have a much bigger effect on blood cholesterol levels.

    ^^^This!!
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