2 large eggs, 3 or 4 times a week=too much?

[1MoreChance]

I really like eggs, and I was wondering if it's too much to have them that often.

 

I prepare them hard boiled, but still, are the eggs themselves bad for choleterol levels?

[ghost69]

the yolks can be. the whites, not really.

[Scorpion Fury]

the cholesterol is in the yolk.

[sosilver]

the yolks can be. the whites, not really.

 

 

Ditto.

 

Take out the yellows.

[Jetta]

Yes that's too many eggs. I think you're supposed to have them no more than twice a week. But that could be some kind of diet I'm remembering (like a doctor prescribed one for my dad when he was alive).

[Crazyaboutdogs]

I have heard of recent studies that say that eggs are not as bad as they once thought. If you don't have a cholesterol problem then I wouldn't worry...just also make sure you eat things that tend to lower the cholesterol..and perhaps instead of buying the large eggs, buy medium eggs or reduce it to 2-3 times/week rather than 3-4 times. We all have foods we like that are not great for us..as long as we balance it out with foods that are good for us.

[ghost69]

cardiovascular activities also helps lower cholesterol and you can enjoy those yolks.

[Puckdog27]

I eat 2 of them almost every day, but i dont eat alot of other cholestorals. Heres some info

 

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[top bloke]

I eat 35 eggs a week. The yellow is all cholesterol .The white has no fat at all.It is full of protein. The high consumption of the yellow may elevate blood cholesterol. I generally eat the whites as it is the best natural source of bio available protein.

If you like your eggs whole then id recommend you have a piece of toast with margarine which contains plant sterols which will help block the cholesterol uptake of the eggs . Eat the toast first though so it goes through a little earlier down your system

[COtuner]

cholesterol is one of the building blocks for sex and other hormones. My endocrinologist has me eating 3 eggs per week to help me avoid needing birth control pills or HRT, but only one egg each of those days. I have 0 cholesterol issues.

[COtuner]

Ditto.

 

Take out the yellows.

 

Nope, misinformation. Yolks have good stuff in them too - if you eat a healthy diet and diet there is no problem for most people. Always some genetic risk present for arterial plaque, but that would have nothing to do with eggs anyway.

[shikashika]

Actually the yolk is where most of the nutrients are!

[sosilver]

Egg yolks do have nutrients but are also high in fat therefore, the danger of cholesterol issues. Moderation is key.

[lost1607307474]

Eggs do contain a lot of cholesterol and personally I would see that as too many eggs in a week. I would only have eggs maybe once a week.

[top bloke]

I am not allowed to eat the egg yellows for the negtive cardiovascular health risks as per my heart surgeon.

[hear_her_roar]

I don't THINK so, as long as you keep tabs on your other sources of cholesterol.

Eggs are wonderful for you, and are an awesome source of protein... when I was vegetarian I relied heavily on them to keep me satiated, and my health was just fine!

[Creative]

My mother ate out for breakfast 1 entire year with 2 eggs / day. Her blood pressure increased to 140-145ish, it was normal prior to getting into the habit of eating out for breakfast.

 

I don't know the detail of it all, but I can tell you that 2 eggs, 7 days per week harms you.

 

However, I don't know if 3-4/week has negative effects. Couldn't give you that info.