Eggs, good or bad?

[Anonymous]

so I keep reading different things about eggs. One is you shouldn't eat more than a certain amount of eggs a week, like 4-5 cause its high in cholesterol and if you eat too much its bad for you. But then I see many articles saying its good type of cholesterol so the first saying is bullshit, eggs are not dangerous... which is right? And pleaze i dont want a vegan speach about why eggs are bad i just want some ppls opinions, ideally if you eat a lot of them.

[Kiwedin]

I'm a university student studying Nutrition and Dietetics and actually had to write a whole essay on eggs and heart disease. It's actually really interesting to learn about eggs because, as I found out, there's so much deception and corporate involvement. When looking at an article (study) in a scholarly medical journal, you have to pay attention to the methods section and who funded the study. These are the most important parts of a study if you want to determine it's validity and, I promise you, you will not find a single valid study saying that eggs are healthy. It's hard to explain in depth without making my comment too long, but essentially, these are the problems I've run into when looking for sources supporting egg consumption:
1. Funded by the American Egg Board or any agricultural company. They have financial stakes in the sales of eggs, this simple fact creates bias and increases likelihood of deception in order to sell their product.
2. Fasting serum cholesterol. A lot of studies trick you into believing that eggs don't spike your serum (blood) cholesterol by testing a subject's fasting serum cholesterol. This means that the subject ate an egg, allowed for 8+ hours to pass, and then took their blood sample. The whole spike in cholesterol would have happened and serum levels would have already gone back down to normal by this time. A good study would show blood test results hour by hour.
3. Studies will choose already unhealthy subjects (already have high cholesterol or are close to it) and then check their serum cholesterol after an egg meal. The problem with this is that people with already high cholesterol don't experience too much of a serum cholesterol spike. If a healthy person does make it into the study and their serum cholesterol spikes, they'll then rule them out as "outliers". It's bad science. I really hate how seemingly "prestigious" medical journals actually publish these deceptive studies.
Eggs are not healthy, they do raise cholesterol. Anyone who says different, doesn't know how to properly read a scientific article and needs to brush up on their knowledge of methodology.
Eggs do have plenty of wonderful nutrients, however, when we determine the health of a food, we must look at it as a whole and there is far too much fat and cholesterol to be healthy for human consumption. Eggs whites are completely void of micronutrients. There's no point in eating eggs.
nutritionfacts.org/

[Asker]

thanks for the very informative input

[redeyemindtricks]

Egg WHITES are pretty close to being the perfect diet food. They are basically 100% protein -- and there are really no downsides of adding extra protein to yr diet. So, you can basically eat unlimited egg whites.
(Literally unlimited -- there are a bunch of recent studies that suggest that extra protein actually *can't* cause fat gain. Basically, the only downside of consuming extra protein is that it's expensive.)

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Egg YOLKS, on the other hand, may or may not be something that's advisable for you to eat, depending on whether you are in one of a couple high-risk populations.

Specifically:

• If you are at risk for heart disease, then, eating egg yolks can significantly elevate that risk.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21076725/

• If you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, then, eating egg yolks can elevate that risk, too.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/.../#!po=2.94118

These findings don't apply to everyone -- they only apply to people who are already "at risk" for heart disease and/or diabetes 2.
So, if you have low blood pressure, low pulse pressure, high HDL cholesterol and low LDL cholesterol (= low risk for heart disease), •AND• you have good blood glucose control, are not overweight and have low fasting glucose (= low risk for diabetes)... then you are good with eating egg yolks, too.
In that case, eating egg yolks on a regular basis can be good for you -- especially in terms of sex drive and overall life get-up-and-go-ness -- since dietary cholesterol (of which egg yolks have a lot) is the starting material from which yr body makes estrogens, testosterone, etc.

Still, if you are eating lots of egg yolks on a regular basis, make sure you (a) aren't also eating tons of carbohydrates, since that's a 1-2 punch that will predispose you to developing diabetes, and (b) keep an eye on all the risk factors I mentioned above (blood pressure, HDL/LDL levels, fasting glucose etc). If any of those indicators take a turn for the worse, quit the yolks, although you can still keep eating the whites in perpetuity.

[Marstalk]

Eggs are pretty much the only food that provides all the amino acids, complete protein. I really do not care what many in the diet/nutrition world think. I prefer to go off my medical results. Working out is going to be the thing that helps you the most when it come to health.

Personally I dropped my cholesterol and triglycerides, by eating eggs, and other "not healthy foods", I eat 4 eggs for breakfast. Reality says that not everyone is equal. There are some studies that seem to indicate that health might be just as genetic as your height.

[OlderAndWiser]

I follow a low carb diet and I eat lots of red meat, cheese, and eggs. A few weeks ago, my cholesterol was 180, which is in the good range and is rather excellent for someone my age. The advice you are receiving is incomplete.

Unfortunately, people who give advice about diet and nutrition always seem to have a bias, a favorite theory that they want to advance, etc. Do your own research, look for reasonably reliable sources, and look for multiple sources making the same conclusions or recommendations.

[Marstalk]

You must eat some good fiber. I am 32 and get into trouble if I eat to much dairy which comes in the form of cheese for me.

[OlderAndWiser]

@Marstalk I eat vegetables. I love green beans, asparagus, and broccoli. Enough fiber.

[SnatchFinderGeneral]

@Marstalk Northern Europeans are adapted to dairy. You're probably not of Northern European heritage.

[Kiwedin]

Diets high in meat, dairy, and eggs raise risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, cataracts, arthritis, macular degeneration, cataracts, kidney stones, and increase the speed at which your DNA unravels (aka aging). Just thought you should know. Plants are definitely the key to longevity.

[SnatchFinderGeneral]

@Kiwedin Diets high in meat simply mean diets low in fruit and vegetable. It's not the meat, it's the lack of vitamins from lack of non-meat food.

[OlderAndWiser]

@SnatchFinderGeneral Following a low carb diet does not mean eating fewer vegetables. In fact, if you know anything about the diet, you know that your vegetable consumption increases dramatically on such a diet (if you follow the recommendations as I do.) However, I eat very few fruits because they contain sugars which are carbs.

The problem with nutritional advice is that everyone has their own pet theory on what constitutes a good diet and they simply want to condemn any diet which is not consistent with their pet. I have an annual physical examination, my physician concurs in my choice of diet, and I am not avitaminotic.

[SnatchFinderGeneral]

Look at what I was replying to and you will understand what I was talking about.

[OlderAndWiser]

@Kiwedin There is a difference between a diet that is high in meat and dairy products and a low carb diet. If a person has high meat/daity itake and continues to take in carbs, their body will continue to function on a carbohydrate metabolism. On a low carb diet, a body converts from burning carbohydrates to burning fats, a process sometimes referred to as ketosis or ketoacidosis. Although you take in more cholesterol, your body burns it instead of storing it, so your cholesterol actually decreases, as mine has done (180 when checked about 3 weeks ago.) A low carb diet actually decreases the risks for most of the things you mentioned.

Every diet that one chooses has benefits and risks. A vegetarian diet increases the risk of hypoproteinemia and B12, calcium, and vitamin D deficiency. You name a diet and I can name a risk associated with the diet. A good diet balances all of the appropriate concerns and deals with the known risks. That is what I have done.

[Marstalk]

@Kiwedin scientific evidence that is not correlations?

[Anonymous]

I love food!!! eat everything and anything. except for processed food, burgers, hotdogs and a few other items.
other than that, i have no guilt/fear/ worry with food.

Key - eat everything in moderation. and double your green leafy veggies and fruits intake.
try to eat anything natural.
always eat breakfast.

eggs - love them!!!

i make my kids green eggs and ham :P every weekend.
green - spinach (or any green leafy veggies)

they also get eggs other times. i don't count how many, how often... just moderation.

and drink lots of water. my kids don't drink anything else except for water.
they tried other drinks. at the end they go back to needing water.

[DandelionGirl]

Its not good to fry them, but then again its not good to fry anything which leads to high cholesterol. However, eating eggs raw in a blender is pretty healthy. My father used to eat 6 raw eggs after a run. They are high in cholesterol but dont eat it EVERYDAY. Limit it to 3 times a week. And eggs are also a Vitamin D, if you dont want to burn like a chicken outside eat eggs.

[Smmyskittles]

The yolks are high in cholesterol.

The whites are fine. Pretty sure they have no carbs in them.

- Personally, I love yolks. I'll eat 3-5 eggs (whole, with yolk) about once every 1-2 months. Is it bad for me? XD Do I care is the real question..

[LaVilaine]

I eat two eggs every morning because otherwise I get so hungry throughout the day that I eat everything in sight. I believe that the original study claiming eggs are bad for you has been thoroughly debunked. If you're not eating a pile of bacon and frying them in a vat of oil and slathering an inch of butter on them, I think you're fine.

[Anonymous]

There's a lot of theories. I believe that the yolk is good for you BUT is also high in cholesterol. I eat 15 eggs per week 3 per day but only 1 yolk. I'm looking for more protein in my diet.
That's like a baked potato. The skin is actually the best part. If you load it down with sour cream & butter well then there you go. Not good.

[Levin]

I think a small amount of animal products is good in a diet. Why do you need to eat so many eggs? A few a week may be good. But I think, overall, a balanced diet with a basis on whole foods and plants is best (not veganism).

[Asker]

yes i try to reduce meat as much as possible, im kinda poor too so eggs is cheap, good and full of proteins which is why i tend to include them in many meals

[Levin]

I'd reiterate the balance thing. Also, listen to your body. I don't react so well to eggs, but that's a personal thing, it's not a 'omg, eggs are terrible'. I can get away with a few a week I think. If they agree well with you, then you should take advantage of that. But as I say, the key thing is to eat a variety of foods. People get into trouble by just eating the same thing day in, day out, especially on restrictive diets. My own personal view is that humans are omnivorous, we can get away with some slightly quirky diets, provided it's not too extreme.

[Levin]

Also, it goes without saying, it depends on how you prepare them too.

[SnatchFinderGeneral]

I read a lot of science shit, as you may be able to tell by my scientific vernacular.

Eggs are great. The whole cholesterol thing was proved to be bullshit in the most up to date scientific research I've heard of. I'm talking within weeks ago.

I've eaten tons of eggs in a day. Absolutely no problems. Great source of protein and even omega 3, which most people don't get enough of (And get too much Omega 6).

ht tps://authoritynutrition. com/why-are-eggs-good-for-you/

[ConsultantIsBack]

Lol. Eggs are one of the healthiest things you can eat period end of discussion
Smh

[Asker]

many people told me that, and eating lots of eggs i dont have problems, but then many people tell me not too eat them cause of the fat..

[ConsultantIsBack]

Because of the fat?

Jesus..

@redeyemindtricks can you help this one I don't have the patience you have

[redeyemindtricks]

Responded.

The whole egg is pretty healthful for people who are otherwise in smashingly good health, but, not for everyone (see my opinion)

[anonman32]

eggs have good cholesterol yes, people thought eggs were bad when we still thought all cholesterol was bad, but nowadays scientists have found that eggs contain good cholesterol but eat them with moderation as with anything.

[mooky06]

They're fine. Aim for organic/pasteurised eggs as they're much better for you.

[akadatank44]

Eggs are good. Dont give into that bullshit cholesterol. Thats been going back and forth for years as far as I can remember. Eggs are very healthy and they should be included in your diet.

[Decentguy]

egg whites are pretty good, i eat 5 egg whites daily, but i heard that egg yolk is high in cholesterol and its bad but i also read that egg yolk contains vitamin b12 and its pretty good too

[SnowHearth]

Eggs are both good and bad, you need to know how to have temperance.

[OhioNativeForLife]

Your body manufactures all the cholesterol it needs. There is no need to eat ANY.

The protein in an egg is no different than any other protein. You could probably find a cheaper source.

[heywhatsup_]

Hey, just cook some eggs when you feel like having eggs.

[lolahh]

I always eat eggs in the morning to get my proteins. I've never had any problems, my cholesterol is great and I consume about 10 eggs per week.

[Melcart23]

Eggs do have high cholesterol. They also have a great source of protein. My problem with eggs is that they bloat me, that's why I stick to egg whites.

[Anonymous]

They're good for you. Don't believe all the shit you read. Next week they're gonna tell us milk is bad

[Abe90]

Egg yolk is the cholesterol part. Egg white isn't