Eggs

[samantha13]

Possibly a very silly question but how often is it healthy to eat eggs??

Since trying lchf iv found boiled eggs my go to snack of choice but I vaguely remember reading somewhere that more than 3eggs a week is bad for your cholesterol.

Or I may have dreamt it lol

Any ideas?


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[Lenny3]

Im surprised no one else has answered, but if you have a search I believe this topic has been discussed before.

Personally I don't limit the number of eggs I eat, I can often get through a tray (30) in about 2 weeks. I have quiche with no crust, scrambled, I use them in cakes, and if they have been there a while I'll boil them up to snack on. Im having my yearly tests in april so will be able to see what effect my low carbing has had on my cholestrol.

 

[susanmanley]

We eat a lot of eggs [well 2/3 a day each with baking] but have never been told it was bad either by my heart man or here.
My husband has high-ish cholestral but stopping eggs didn't seem to make any difference [in fact went up a bit]. His problem is the 'addiction' to bread and cheese!!

 

[samantha13]

Thanks guys xx


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[noblehead]

There's no restrictions on eggs now and they can be eaten as part of a healthy diet, here is some information from the NHS about egg consumption and egg safety:

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pag ... ition.aspx

 

[samantha13]

Thanks noblehead I can enjoy without guilt now!


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[anna29]

Hi Samantha.

The good thing with eggs is they are so versatile and can be
used in a wide range of cooking techniques/recipes with them .

Anna.

 

[blackcat79]

My dieticain said yesturday that one a day but not 7 days running touch protein not gd for kidneys plus for chol levels etc. Not sure how true it is but she also told me not to do v low cabs that i should at least have 130g a day which i cant at mo but adding new pills to the other 2 so it should help reduce BS mmmm well we will see! Lol
X

 

[dawnmc]

Unlimited eggs, they are the perfect food.
And no - eating cholesterol doesn't mean you produce more. The body produces its own cholesterol.

 

[Superchip]

Eggsactly !

Sorry I couldn't eggist without them !

 

[SamJB]

I get through about half a dozen to a dozen per week.

Blackcat, I don't want to digress too much from the thread (perhaps start a separate one?), but follow what ever diet means that your sugar levels aren't high as that will cause far more damage than a reduced carb diet.

 

[Thundercat]

Eggs contain cholesterol but don't raise cholesterol. Also, how is an egg a day too much protein? Sometimes I wonder if health professionals just make stuff up on the spot when asked a question!

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[Squire Fulwood]

Sometimes I wonder if health professionals just make stuff up on the spot when asked a question!

Oh tish tush, don't be silly you don't have to wonder, of course they do.

 

[Sid Bonkers]

Of course there are good eggs and really bad eggs, have you not seen The Pirates of the Caribbean?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXWBQHxkYx4

 

[Thundercat]

Any chance that Easter Eggs don't raise cholesterol?!

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[vicky_l]

I use to eat eggs all the time for breakfast but then got told to cut back because of cholesterol trouble is no idea as cant eat cereals bread etc due to intolernance what else to eat for breakfast now about to try smoothies (homemade but am concerned about all the fruit sugar in one hit)

personally I think nhs health care professional dont have a clue most the time

eat and enjoy

thats what I am inclined to say

Vicky_l

 

[maxster]

I love them, sets me up for the day. I must say I was worried as well as I was eating up to a dozen a week. Thanks for the advice guys its carry on with eggs forme

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[Yorksman]

Since trying lchf iv found boiled eggs my go to snack of choice but I vaguely remember reading somewhere that more than 3eggs a week is bad for your cholesterol.

If you are worried about cholesterol, you could try what my wife referred to as 'friendly eggs'. They are eggs produced by hens which are fed on diets high in Omega 3 feeds. They are supposed to help with the cholesterol thing.

But, I promise you, you will have more fun by experimenting and discovering new 'snacks of choice'. Having half a dozen such snacks, something that just hits the spot, is well worth the effort. For me I include a sesame wholegrain crispbread with salmon fish paste, a wholegrain and bran cheese scone/bun, pumpernickel with very thinly sliced cheddar with thin slices of pickled onion, a rollmop herring or a large glass of cold cheap supermarket zero calorie lemonade but with the addition of the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon. Salt and pepper king prawns, or spare ribs, are great too if you don't mind cooking. The secret there is to marinade in the salt and pepper for a couple of hours and fry using an oil spray. Don't coat with corn starch and deep fry. They still taste good and you don't miss the crunchy coating if the salt and pepper hit is strong enough. I intend to try the same but with chilli.

 

[Pauperess]

I have been advised by different health professionals that there is no link between raised dietary cholesterol and raised serum (blood) cholesterol levels. Eggs are a good and filling food that satisfy the appetite for longer (marginally) than the equivalent weight of carbs. Same applies to other proteins. A good way to stop you falling of the low carb wagon, and no ill effects.


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