Egg yolks

AsianNoob · 11-06-2008, 05:07 AM

Is there anything wrong with eating 2-3 egg yolks a day? I've heard some people say that it has a lot of cholesterol. Just wanted to know because i luv eggs

GOtriSports · 11-06-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AsianNoob

Is there anything wrong with eating 2-3 egg yolks a day? I've heard some people say that it has a lot of cholesterol. Just wanted to know because i luv eggs

no problem at all as long as it fits in to your daily macro count. Egg yolks are a good source of fat. I usually have 12 eggs throughout the day and usually keep the yolks with 3 of them

Valias · 11-06-2008, 08:02 PM

I personally take a Vince Gironda approach. Eggs are the greatest.

**Built** · 11-06-2008, 08:07 PM

Hubby's over forty and he eats at least five whole eggs a day.

Dietary cholesterol contributes so little to your blood lipids it's almost not worth considering. If yours is too high, it's because your body is making too much - likely from excess carbohydrate consumption coupled with insulin resistance.

Ben dur · 11-06-2008, 09:05 PM

i eat half of my eggs whole, and half whites only...

i dont see a problem with consuming 4 yokes a day

EvilEvo · 11-06-2008, 11:10 PM

I thought I read on the AHA website that they recommend no more than X amount of eggs per day? Surely they would know as much as those here on the boards right?

Check out #7 here Common Misconceptions About Cholesterol : it sounds like my day... Chicken breast, lean turkey, tuna, etc. Am I limited in how many eggs I should have?

Valias · 11-07-2008, 10:04 AM

I really wouldn't worry.

Now i'm going to say this first, I'm not anyone important and this is not a recomendation! When i was on accutane (liver harsh drug) i had to get my blood lipids tested monthly, i was told to drop the fat in my diet, i didn't, i was consuming a ridiculous amount (8-12) eggs a day (i didn't even want to admit it i feel abit stupid) and my cholesterol didn't budge. But that's just me... certainlly not telling you to eat 12 eggs, but i wouldn't stress about eating 2-3.

2-3 yolks is ~15g fat? That's like an extra large glass of 3.3% milk, or half a slice of cake.

I'd personally go for the 15g which comes with vitamins and minerals.

EAT THE YOLKS.

GoLdeN M 07 · 11-08-2008, 08:10 PM

dont egg yolks also contain half the protein?

GOtriSports · 11-08-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GoLdeN M 07

dont egg yolks also contain half the protein?

half the protein in the egg? No but they do contain some. So if you eat the yolk you will be getting more protein than if you don't. But not double.

Ben dur · 11-08-2008, 08:21 PM

i think its something like 4g in the white 2g in the yolk

something like that

Valias · 11-08-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GoLdeN M 07

dont egg yolks also contain half the protein?

If you consume the yolk with fish oil caps, you get thrice the effect.

IM BAD.

**Built** · 11-09-2008, 01:10 AM

USDA nutrient database:
1 large egg
6.3g protein

1 large egg white
3.6g protein

1 large egg yolk
2.7g protein

DiGiTaL · 11-09-2008, 01:33 AM

When someone says they had 4 egg whites, I assume 4 boiled eggs and white only...so I have always had a question about this: What do you with your egg yolks? I usually give it to my siblings or i guess garbage it.

GoLdeN M 07 · 11-09-2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valias

If you consume the yolk with fish oil caps, you get thrice the effect.

IM BAD.

yea u are pretty bad

GoLdeN M 07 · 11-09-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GOtriSports

half the protein in the egg? No but they do contain some. So if you eat the yolk you will be getting more protein than if you don't. But not double.

I know that they contain the vitamins, minerals and fats for growth though.

11-06-2008, 05:07 AM	#1
AsianNoob Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South-East Asia Posts: 40	Egg yolks Is there anything wrong with eating 2-3 egg yolks a day? I've heard some people say that it has a lot of cholesterol. Just wanted to know because i luv eggs

11-06-2008, 08:02 PM	#3
Valias Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 278 Photos: 5	I personally take a Vince Gironda approach. Eggs are the greatest. "I'll eat all the damned Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Onion toasted sandwhiches I want." -Val

11-06-2008, 08:07 PM	#4
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,115	Hubby's over forty and he eats at least five whole eggs a day. Dietary cholesterol contributes so little to your blood lipids it's almost not worth considering. If yours is too high, it's because your body is making too much - likely from excess carbohydrate consumption coupled with insulin resistance. Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

11-06-2008, 09:05 PM	#5
Ben dur Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton FL Posts: 1,234 Photos: 6	i eat half of my eggs whole, and half whites only... i dont see a problem with consuming 4 yokes a day 21 5'11" ~175lbs 8% on elec. analyzer

11-06-2008, 11:10 PM	#6
EvilEvo Bulking Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 29	I thought I read on the AHA website that they recommend no more than X amount of eggs per day? Surely they would know as much as those here on the boards right? Check out #7 here Common Misconceptions About Cholesterol : it sounds like my day... Chicken breast, lean turkey, tuna, etc. Am I limited in how many eggs I should have? 01-01-08...........Current 5'8.5"................5'8.5" 158 lbs..............182 lbs. ~9% BF.............~14% BF

11-07-2008, 10:04 AM	#7
Valias Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 278 Photos: 5	I really wouldn't worry. Now i'm going to say this first, I'm not anyone important and this is not a recomendation! When i was on accutane (liver harsh drug) i had to get my blood lipids tested monthly, i was told to drop the fat in my diet, i didn't, i was consuming a ridiculous amount (8-12) eggs a day (i didn't even want to admit it i feel abit stupid) and my cholesterol didn't budge. But that's just me... certainlly not telling you to eat 12 eggs, but i wouldn't stress about eating 2-3. 2-3 yolks is ~15g fat? That's like an extra large glass of 3.3% milk, or half a slice of cake. I'd personally go for the 15g which comes with vitamins and minerals. EAT THE YOLKS. "I'll eat all the damned Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Onion toasted sandwhiches I want." -Val

11-08-2008, 08:10 PM	#8
GoLdeN M 07 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mahwah, NJ Posts: 705	dont egg yolks also contain half the protein?

11-08-2008, 08:21 PM	#10
Ben dur Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton FL Posts: 1,234 Photos: 6	i think its something like 4g in the white 2g in the yolk something like that 21 5'11" ~175lbs 8% on elec. analyzer

11-09-2008, 01:10 AM	#12
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,115	USDA nutrient database: 1 large egg 6.3g protein 1 large egg white 3.6g protein 1 large egg yolk 2.7g protein Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

11-09-2008, 01:33 AM	#13
DiGiTaL .::.:: Legend ::.::. Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ca Posts: 1,466 Photos: 2	When someone says they had 4 egg whites, I assume 4 boiled eggs and white only...so I have always had a question about this: What do you with your egg yolks? I usually give it to my siblings or i guess garbage it. Stats: Weight: 183lbs \| BF: 13% My Cutting Journal come motivate me.

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