Eggs

jenstalder
jenstalder Posts: 89
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
what are your thoughts on scrambled eggs. I put them in here today in my tracker and they are so many calories but love them so much!!!
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  • C00lCountry
    C00lCountry Posts: 282
    I went with the egg beaters for the lower calories and no cholestrol.
  • Kateraptor
    Kateraptor Posts: 42
    I love eggs once or twice a week, usually on weekends. I scramble one egg with cheese and ham. I figure as long as it's not every day, it's fine.
  • sarallong
    sarallong Posts: 74 Member
    Only use the egg white! WAY less calories and cholestorol...and big time PROTEIN!!! I make mine using a little mrs. dash for flavor :)
  • jwaderich
    jwaderich Posts: 1
    I eat the hell out of some eggs. Then again, I'm doing the ketogenic diet!
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    I eat quite a lot of eggs, just eaten three about an hour ago actually, both yolk and white, love them.
  • eillamarie
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
    I eat eggs almost every single day. I love them. I don't eat a lot of red meat or fast food so I don't worry about the cholesterol. People have been eating them for thousands of years, why stress over them? Once in a while I'll eat egg whites, but I don't like them as much.
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    I eat eggs a few times a week. Good source of protein. I mix in 2Tbs of real bacon bits. Yummy !!! New info starting to come out suggests that they do not increase your cholesterol.
  • princeza9
    princeza9 Posts: 337 Member
    I don't egg regular eggs (use them in baking, of course though). I just don't like the smell & taste. However, I found that Egg Beaters make great scrambled eggs. So I do 1/2 cup of EB, which is the equivalent of about 2 eggs with a little cheese, topped with some salsa. Voila- breakfast. :)
  • nrvo
    nrvo Posts: 473 Member
    I use 1 whole egg + 2 egg whites.....it's about 105 cals and 14g protein
  • mmstgr
    mmstgr Posts: 578 Member
    I eat them almost every day. They're yummy and good for you.
    I have no cholesterol concerns, so I eat whole eggs.
  • Claible
    Claible Posts: 106 Member
    I use the liquid eggs for breakfast. They are a little drab so I add extra spicy Mrs. Dash. LOVE IT!
  • steadk
    steadk Posts: 334 Member
    I eat egg beaters each day at work because they only use those to make omlets (which i have turkey bacon and black beans in that) But I love me some real eggs. There is new science coming out that states that if the yolk isn't eaten then you're losing so much of the other nutrients that come in an egg, including the cholesterol. I think that in moderation, they are perfectly fine.
  • 7funnygirl7
    7funnygirl7 Posts: 1,176
    I love eggs too and have created a yummy dish! Spread some baby spinach in an oiled small pan, let it wilt a bit, then take a wholewheat wrap ("lightly" buttered) and put on top of the spinach, then crack an egg on top and sprinkle with mrs. dash lemon pepper seasoning~flip over and continue to cook to desired likeness. I also add part skim mozzerella shredded cheese to it and fold it over to melt~ like an omelet style...sooo yummy and a great way to get a veggie first thing in the morning! The creations I have done have also been with broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus, peppers, tomato, and onion, To each their own...Voila!
  • Raivynsblood
    Raivynsblood Posts: 68 Member
    i use one whole egg and 2 egg whites. today i had this with a tablespoon of real bacon bits for flavor, wrapped in an xtreme wellness tortilla (about 71 calories per tortilla).. total of 200 calories for my breakfast :wink:
  • pineapple1989
    pineapple1989 Posts: 195 Member
    I eat eggs at the weekend for my breakfast, try to have them a variety of ways but to me I see it as a treat and an alternative to a big greasy fry up!
  • Dimplybutt
    Dimplybutt Posts: 123 Member
    I use 1 whole egg + 2 egg whites.....it's about 105 cals and 14g protein

    You know, that's actually a good idea ... I didn't even think about doing it that way. All I could think about was that I'm not a big fan of whites but love the yolks and this is like getting your cake and eating it too. :smile: Thanks!
  • lou1618
    lou1618 Posts: 96 Member
    I cook with eggs, but for breakfast I use egg beaters....great for making an egg sandwich.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    Eggs are actually quite low calorie (about 70 per an egg). They have a lot of fat in the yolk, but it isn't bad fat and contrary to popular belief, it doesn't raise cholesterol or do anything else bad to you. I STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST eliminating the yolk to save calories since that's where all the nutrients are. (The only time I do is when I use eggs in baking or something.) I am also not a fan of egg beaters since they are more processed than a simple egg (and more expensive). Basically, I love eggs and find them to be magical, and I eat them almost daily. Scrambled with some veggies or as an omelet, they're the best.
  • emmamcblain
    emmamcblain Posts: 342
    I would die if I didn't have eggs, so I just have to fit them in. :')
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    Make the whole egg fit in your calories. If you get rid of the yolk, you are getting rid of a ton of nutrients, healthy fats, and some of the protein. Plus, dietary cholesterol does not have the negative impact that they once thought it did. Plus, 70 calories for as nutrient dense as an egg is is a steal in my opinion!
  • Jessicaruby
    Jessicaruby Posts: 881 Member
    I eat at least 4 eggs a day! they are an incrediable source of protein. i used to eat egg beaters but they are not natural and contain alot more sodium. eggs are actually really good for you and are VERY yummy!!!
  • natachan
    natachan Posts: 149
    I love eggs! I have chickens and they lay lots of brown eggs for me to eat. Yummy! Plus they are free (well, I pay for chicken feed, but that's less than I would spend on grocery store eggs).

    Plus if I'm eating PROPERLY I have trouble meeting my calorie goals, and eggs help.
  • k8lyn_235
    k8lyn_235 Posts: 507 Member
    Only use the egg white! WAY less calories and cholestorol...and big time PROTEIN!!! I make mine using a little mrs. dash for flavor :)

    i use egg whites too! yum. never thought of adding mrs. dash - will try that!
  • modernmom70
    modernmom70 Posts: 373 Member
    Eat eggs! They are nutrient dense therefore fill you up longer! I eat 2 boiled eggs every day. If I feel like a huge yummy omelet I use liquid egg whites.
  • PJilly
    PJilly Posts: 22,187 Member
    I love eggs and eat them more than anybody else I know. For any egg meal, I start with one whole egg and then add whites to get more protein without adding more fat. For breakfast, I'll typically have three whites and one yolk, over easy style, along with a serving of old-fashioned oatmeal. For lunch, I'll scramble one yolk and four or five whites, adding a bit of reduced fat cheddar, and serve that on a couple of whole-wheat sandwich thins or some whole-wheat pasta. Now I'm getting hungry for lunch! :tongue:
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I eat eggs pretty much every day. Good old, regular whole eggs - usually two XL eggs, a slice of whole wheat double fiber toast, a bit of butter, and black coffee = 297 delicious calories. :bigsmile:
  • GreggoryShaw
    GreggoryShaw Posts: 1
    I'm working out twice a day so I need the yolks & I'm not worried about the fat -- Egg yolks are indeed full of cholesterol. Like most cholesterol-rich foods, they are jam-packed full of important nutrients, especially the fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids.

    In fact, the slew of nutrients in an egg yolk is so comprehensive that a few a day would offer better insurance than a multi-vitamin. Most importantly, the yolk contains most of the nutrients in an egg ~ USDA

    The American Heart Association has amended its guidelines on eggs! There is "no longer a specific recommendation on the number of egg yolks a person may consume in a week."

    Given these studies and the fact that eggs are an excellent source of nutrition, the American Heart Association now recommends that you can eat one egg a day, as opposed to three or four per week it previously allowed.

    A COURSE IF YOU HAVE cholesterol then adjust.
  • AnarchoGen
    AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
    I eat eggs twice a day. Mostly egg whites mixed with 1 whole egg. I have my own hens so after a few days my fridge is chock full of eggs. Love them eggs!
  • Pohudet
    Pohudet Posts: 179 Member
    Eggs are wonderful! If you try to log "scrampbed eggs" you get 365 cal in 1 cup on MFP. This does not have to be so! They are probably counting them with lots of butter and with cheese or bacon or something.
    In reality, you scramble two eggs with a third of a tablespoon of butter, and you get 174 cal only. Enjoy!!!:smile:
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    Just had 2 scrambled myself.......I eat them whenever I want......no worries, just don't eat a dozen a day.......
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