I heard eggs are bad & increase your cholesterol. Others say they are actually very good for you. Which is it?

Answer 1

They are good in moderation

Answer 2

With all the additives in most processed foods today, everything in that area is bad for you! Eggs are natural, but they do have eggs that have less cholesterol than the "average" egg that is sold in grocery stores. OR you can use the egg substitute that comes in the carton which is mostly whites, with one yolk thrown in for color and flavor. But those you can only scramble (although when I worked at Cracker Barrel, people would actually ask that they be over easy...had to laugh and explain!)

As long as you don't overdue it by eating 2 to 4 a day, a couple of eggs 2 times a week would be fine. Just keep an eye on your levels, and if it gets a bit higher, then cut that part out. Common sense when you consider your diet is the best recipe for health I know! :)

Answer 3

All good things in moderation. If you eat a lot of eggs it will increase your cholesterol level. That also has a little bit to do with genetic makeup too. If you eat eggs twice a week or better yet only once a week it will not be bad for you.
Eggs are a very good source of protein but they do contain a lot of cholesterol.

Answer 4

Chicken egg yolks contain a small amount of fat. People on a low-cholesterol diet may need to cut down on egg consumption, although most of the fat in egg is unsaturated fat and may not be harmful. The egg white consists primarily of water (87%) and protein (13%) and contains no cholesterol and little, if any, fat.

Some people try to avoid eggs in their diet because they are high in cholesterol, which is concentrated in the yolk. This issue is sometimes addressed by eating only some or none of the yolk. People sometimes remove the yolk themselves, or may use prepared egg substitutes such as Egg Beaters.

There is debate over whether egg yolk present a health risk. Some research suggests it may lower total Low density lipoprotein ("bad" cholesterol) while raising High density lipoprotein ("good" cholesterol) levels.[citation needed] Some people advocate the eating of raw eggs and egg yolks for this reason, claiming that uncooked cholesterol in the yolk is healthier than when it is cooked.

The United States egg industry launched its continuing "Incredible Edible Egg" campaign, which touts eggs as a healthy part of a balanced diet. The American Egg Board publicizes modern research which shows that dietary cholesterol has less effect on blood cholesterol than previously thought.

Answer 5

It really depends on your state of health. Eggs are high in cholesterol, and a diet high in cholesterol can contribute to elevated blood cholesterol levels. But the extent to which dietary cholesterol raises blood cholesterol levels isn't clear. Many scientists believe that saturated fats and trans fats have a greater impact than dietary cholesterol in raising blood cholesterol.
If you are healthy, it is recommended that you limit your dietary cholesterol intake to less than 300 milligrams (mg) a day. If you have cardiovascular disease, diabetes or high LDL cholesterol, limit dietary cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg a day. The yolk of one large egg has about 213 mg of cholesterol. If you eat an egg on a given day, it may be a good idea to limit or avoid other sources of cholesterol for the rest of that day.
If you like eggs but don't want the extra cholesterol, use egg whites. Egg whites contain no cholesterol. You may also use cholesterol-free egg substitutes, which are made with egg whites. If you want to reduce cholesterol in a recipe that calls for eggs, you can use two egg whites or 1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute in place of one whole egg.

Answer 6

It comes down to the old cliche, "too much of a good thing" Other than the fact that eggs do contain large amounts of cholesterol (remember however, some cholesterols are actually good for you) in moderation they present very little ill effect to your health.

Answer 7

Eggs are a wonderful source of protein.

For a healthier diet, egg whites should be a staple, but avoid the yolks. The cholesterol is in the yolks. However, so are many other valuable nutrients that you body requires.

Eggs in moderation is a better choice.

Answer 8

Eggs are bad if you already have high cholesterol...saying that, it's also not good to eat eggs 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. They are excellent to start your day with, they provide protein, and fats that help "feed" your brain. Happy eating!

Answer 9

Forget about the hype about cholesterol. It is brain food and actually good for your brain. Cholesterol has never caused a heart attack and never will. We are coming to learn that certain forms of inflammation cause these problems.
Eat your eggs...over easy, with toast and jelly, too!

Answer 10

Eggs are both good and bad for you. The White of the egg is a lot more healthy for you then the yoak. I believe eggs are high in protien, although I could be wrong. It is true that they are high in cholesterol. In moderation they wont hurt you. Although too much of anything isn't good.

Answer 11

Eggs have two different kinds of cholesterol, one good, one bad - they tend to cancel each other. So with eggs, eat in moderation and they are very good for you.