Whole eggs or egg whites?

**builtbeast** · 02-08-2006, 12:16 AM

I've been noticing more posts from people saying to have all whole eggs, and saying not to be concerned about the cholesterol, etc.

What I've been doing when making eggs is I'll usually have 2 whole eggs and 6 whites. :eat:

What do you guys think about having all whole eggs instead of splitting it up like I do into mostly whites as far as health issues, fat, cholesterol, etc? :boink:

**bubba g** · 02-08-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by builtbeast

I've been noticing more posts from people saying to have all whole eggs, and saying not to be concerned about the cholesterol, etc.

What I've been doing when making eggs is I'll usually have 2 whole eggs and 6 whites. :eat:

What do you guys think about having all whole eggs instead of splitting it up like I do into mostly whites as far as health issues, fat, cholesterol, etc? :boink:

One whole egg has 78% of your daily allowance of cholesterol, all of it is in the yolk. now that said... When my Father eats a steak he eats the whole steak gristle and all, when he eats pork chops he eats everything but the bone, he eats chicken skin, eats loads of crappy fattening high cholesterol foods, and never exercises.. His cholesterol level is better than most 13 year olds.. My Mother exercises, and watches what she eats.. and her cholesterol is higher than my fathers even when she is taking medication to lower her cholesterol.

So the moral of the story is this. If you are prone to getting high cholesterol don't eat the yolks, if not don't worry about it because no matter how much chlesterol you eat your blood cholesterol levels will likely be fine.. your body uses cholesterol, and saturated fats to make testosterone......

**skelooth** · 02-08-2006, 01:10 AM

There's an article on theomnivore.com (.org???) titled "bad cholesterol, or bad science?" It's a good read.

I say whole egg. I eat 6-8 whole eggs at a time. I'm still alive :boink:

**NYCmitch25** · 02-08-2006, 01:59 AM

good thing your not a dietician..lol

8 whole eggs is about 800 calories, 16g of fat, 1690mg of cholesterol.
egg whites do not have fat or cholesterol.

seriously though i have heard this from several ppl recently but im not gonna add it to my diet.

**skelooth** · 02-08-2006, 02:18 AM

no, a large egg is 70 calories :p (ex large is 75-80 depending on where you get them, and the jumbos are 90).

8 whole large eggs is only 560-600 calories. Fat is an integral part of diet, and the yoke by it's self contains ~6-8g of protein.

Unfortunately very few people will agree with me on my theories on nutrition. I tend to agree more with the new age of thinking...

AYung · 02-08-2006, 02:32 AM

I think if your diet is generally balance, you don't need to worry much about the cholesterol from egg wholes.

For my meal 6, I always include 8 egg whites and 1 extra large egg whole.

**builtbeast** · 02-08-2006, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCmitch25

seriously though i have heard this from several ppl recently but im not gonna add it to my diet.

That's what I'm wondering if having all whole eggs is just the trendy thing to say lately.

Until I see some research showing the cholesterol isn't a problem I'll just add more egg whites to make up the protein deficit. :nosthumbs

**Sixpack** · 02-08-2006, 03:36 AM

Balance is key eat the yolks in moderation 1-2 per day is not bad at all. Since adding eggs to my diet I actual feel better and my test levels are up

**skelooth** · 02-08-2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by builtbeast

That's what I'm wondering if having all whole eggs is just the trendy thing to say lately.

Until I see some research showing the cholesterol isn't a problem I'll just add more egg whites to make up the protein deficit. :nosthumbs

http://www.jpands.org/vol10no3/colpo.pdf

have a read and tell me what you think

**builtbeast** · 02-08-2006, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

http://www.jpands.org/vol10no3/colpo.pdf

have a read and tell me what you think

nice ske, I will, I saw an article in the hindutimes similar to this at "the other" site..

htxred · 02-08-2006, 04:10 AM

i usually eat around 4 to 8 eggs a day, depending on what foods i have to eat. but i only eat 1 yolk.

HAYWOOD JABLOME · 02-08-2006, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bubba g

So the moral of the story is this. If you are prone to getting high cholesterol don't eat the yolks, if not don't worry about it because no matter how much chlesterol you eat your blood cholesterol levels will likely be fine.. your body uses cholesterol, and saturated fats to make testosterone......

exactly
Blood cholesterol is much more to do with genetics than dietary factors.

**builtbeast** · 02-08-2006, 04:40 AM

Found the article I was thinking of:

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/seta/2...0800170400.htm

**davtown** · 02-08-2006, 04:42 AM

I will never throw away a yolk... the yolk is where all the nutrients in the egg are (not to mention they're yummy! :eat: )

builtbeast, I think I am the opposite of you... once I read enough to convince me that eating eggs = high blood cholesterol, then I might think twice. However, like previously stated, if you are already prone to high cholesterol levels, THEN I would watch intake.

Also, does anyone have any comments on the lecithin in the egg yolk and it's cholesterol lowering qualities? I have heard a few things about it, but not enough to tell someone about it confidently.

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Originally Posted by skelooth

and the yoke by it's self contains ~6-8g of protein.

What kind of eggs are you eating?

**davtown** · 02-08-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by builtbeast

Found the article I was thinking of:

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/seta/2...0800170400.htm

You posted that as I was typing my question.... you can read my mind! :lsaber: creepy

thanks for the link... I'm going to stick to my 4 whole eggs a day for now... :nosthumbs

pammiejoe6 · 02-08-2006, 04:57 AM

personally i find eating 1 whole egg mixed with like 4 egg whites to be very satisfying.....it also helps me stay within my caloric and macro limits.....my diet doesnt have room for all that yolk...hahahah

**DJSTARER** · 02-08-2006, 05:43 AM

I used to just do no yolks in the morning (slow down digestions) and all whole eggs at night. These days, I'm doing a ton more whole eggs.... very kcal dense.

02-08-2006, 12:16 AM	#1
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 94	Whole eggs or egg whites? I've been noticing more posts from people saying to have all whole eggs, and saying not to be concerned about the cholesterol, etc. What I've been doing when making eggs is I'll usually have 2 whole eggs and 6 whites. :eat: What do you guys think about having all whole eggs instead of splitting it up like I do into mostly whites as far as health issues, fat, cholesterol, etc? :boink: __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arjjb1u64Kc ********.com

02-08-2006, 01:10 AM	#3
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,200 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	There's an article on theomnivore.com (.org???) titled "bad cholesterol, or bad science?" It's a good read. I say whole egg. I eat 6-8 whole eggs at a time. I'm still alive :boink: __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

02-08-2006, 02:18 AM	#5
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,200 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	no, a large egg is 70 calories :p (ex large is 75-80 depending on where you get them, and the jumbos are 90). 8 whole large eggs is only 560-600 calories. Fat is an integral part of diet, and the yoke by it's self contains ~6-8g of protein. Unfortunately very few people will agree with me on my theories on nutrition. I tend to agree more with the new age of thinking... __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

02-08-2006, 02:32 AM	#6
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,282 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	I think if your diet is generally balance, you don't need to worry much about the cholesterol from egg wholes. For my meal 6, I always include 8 egg whites and 1 extra large egg whole. __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

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NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,099 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	good thing your not a dietician..lol 8 whole eggs is about 800 calories, 16g of fat, 1690mg of cholesterol. egg whites do not have fat or cholesterol. seriously though i have heard this from several ppl recently but im not gonna add it to my diet.

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htxred Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: houston Posts: 227 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	i usually eat around 4 to 8 eggs a day, depending on what foods i have to eat. but i only eat 1 yolk.

02-08-2006, 04:40 AM	#13
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 94	Found the article I was thinking of: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/seta/2...0800170400.htm __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arjjb1u64Kc ********.com

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pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	personally i find eating 1 whole egg mixed with like 4 egg whites to be very satisfying.....it also helps me stay within my caloric and macro limits.....my diet doesnt have room for all that yolk...hahahah

02-08-2006, 05:43 AM	#17
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,048 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	I used to just do no yolks in the morning (slow down digestions) and all whole eggs at night. These days, I'm doing a ton more whole eggs.... very kcal dense. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

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