What's the medical opinion about consuming eggs everyday?

[cantdrv55]

This is a spin off from the low carb breakfast question where many say they eat eggs. I do as well but on the weekends only but then I worry about my cholesterol. What's the current medical opinion on eggs?. How many is too many?

[jwgn777]

The yoke in the egg is where the cholesterol is according to everything I have read. So try to eat the white with a little yoke mixed in. Stay away from shrimp and shell fish and dairy products. Stick with 1% milk if you drink it. I won't worry about that. I figure if the cholesterol doesn't kill me my Porsche will. LOL

[PorscheGAL]

The general consensus is that there is no problem eating a couple eggs per day. I have list a couple different articles but there are many more online.

A quick search of the internet:

Oprah.com

Q: At least four times a week, I have two eggs with a piece of toast for breakfast. I find that it satisfies my hunger better than any other breakfast and gets me through to lunch. My cholesterol is normal, so am I okay with this approach?—Denielle Backstrom, Colorado Springs

A: I'm not surprised that you find this meal so satisfying. Eggs are a great source of high-quality protein, and the evidence is strong that protein is more filling than carbohydrates or fat. You don't have to worry too much about your heart: Numerous studies show that cholesterol from food sources has little effect on levels in your blood. (It's the saturated and trans fat in food that raises your cholesterol.) Since our early ancestors ate a diet rich in cholesterol from organ meats, eggs, shellfish, and bone marrow, it makes sense that our bodies would have evolved to safely digest high levels.

A number of studies suggest that about one egg a day has no adverse effect on health outcomes. A study in my lab found that eating two eggs daily for six weeks also had no harmful effects in healthy adults, and we are even seeing similar results in people with high cholesterol. But it's unclear what the risk might be over a period of years.

What's certain is that eating only an egg breakfast deprives you of the opportunity to get more whole grains into your diet. Having whole wheat toast with your eggs helps, but breakfast cereals rich in whole grains—with a minimum of added sugar or salt (my favorites include Nature's Path and Kashi)—will also satisfy your hunger while giving you a bigger dose of fiber.

Consider adjusting your regimen so that you average no more than an egg a day, which will make room for whole grains.


Read more: Will Eating Eggs Everyday Raise My Cholesterol? - Oprah.com



Fitday.com
Eating an egg a day has been the subject of controversy for some time, with the primary concern being that it may be unhealthy for you. However, opinions both among experts and regular people are consolidating around the fact that it is not only okay to eat an egg each day, but that it may even be healthy for you. This is quite the opposite of conventional wisdom, which had it for a while that eating eggs in excess, such as even one a day, would be unhealthy due to its cholesterol content. With eggs being a very common food that you can find as a part of any meal of the day, answering the question of whether it is okay to eat an egg each day is important.

The Nutrient- and Energy-Dense Egg

An egg is an excellent source of fats, proteins and vitamins. This fact is supported when you think about how vital it is for a fertilized egg to successfully feed a chick until the time comes for it to hatch. A typical egg possesses more than 6 grams of protein and around 212 milligrams of cholesterol. While this is not necessarily excessive, since your total daily intake of cholesterol is recommended to be 300 milligrams, it is a lot of cholesterol in just one helping. Still, it is thought today that the amount of cholesterol in your diet does not contribute as much to blood cholesterol as it was once believed.

The Source of Many Kinds of Nutrients

In all the hubbub about the risky levels of cholesterol in an egg, all the beneficial nutrients in a typical egg are more often than not relegated to an afterthought. However, if you get scared away from eating eggs because of their cholesterol content, then you will deprive yourself of important nutrients like selenium, vitamins A and E, folate, riboflavin, choline and lutein. Selenium is an antioxidant that helps your immune system while vitamins A and E, respectively, contribute to giving you decent night vision and work to prevent injury to your body. Both folate and riboflavin help your body transform the food you ingest into energy, and choline aids both memory and mental capacity. Lutein works toward preventing macular degeneration; it is actually found in the yellow pigment of the yolk of an egg.

The Calorie and Fat Content

While it is still more than okay to eat an egg a day, an egg comes with 80 calories along with at least 5 grams of fat. Therefore, you should watch your egg intake if you are especially conscious of calorie and fat levels. While one egg a day is alright, don't go overboard and start eating a few eggs every day. One way you can cut down on the fat if you want an egg a day is to simply prepare it on a non-stick pan without butter or oil.

[Zeke]

I eat one egg most days. But, eggs are used in so many other foods.

[recycled sixtie]

Everything in moderation . Even eggs. I eat about 2 a week. But have bran type cereal or rolled oats for breakfast. My cholesterol is under control by diet. Hence anything that tastes good I have to keep a rein on it.

[pavulon]

cheap, taste good, sticks to the ribs.

[Hugh R]

Eggbeaters and bacon or sausage 2-3 days/week, cereal with fruit the other days. I like real eggs on Sunday morning with home made corned beef hash. I have also had high cholesterol since I was 17 in the USMC. I take the generic of Lipitor. 5' 10' 170 lbs. BP is 110/80. My doctor happens to also be a cardiologist, so he runs the EKG threadmill thing on me once a year. He says I'm fine.

[Nostril Cheese]

[livi]

No problem. Lots of nutritious elements in eggs and donīt worry about the cholesterol. Your own body manufactures more cholesterol of its own anyway and its a crucial component in the cell structure - so eat away!

[vash]

Originally Posted by livi

No problem. Lots of nutritious elements in eggs and don´t worry about the cholesterol. Your own body manufactures more cholesterol of its own anyway and its a crucial component in the cell structure - so eat away!

This. The sulphur compounds in eggs are great for you.

[svandamme]

Egg yolk contains two amino acids, tryptophan and tyrosine, which have high antioxidant properties.