Thoughts on the fat in egg yolks

Swole_2112 · 03-16-2008, 06:53 AM

Leaving genetic inclination aside, I've recently learned that the consumption of dietary cholesterol does not have that significant of an effect on blood-cholesterol levels by comparison to the consumption of saturated and trans fatty acids. All that being said, what do some of you think of getting your fat through egg yolks? Arnold wrote that when considering some of the nutrients found in the yolks of eggs, it is better to remove fat from other sources and keep the whole egg. Thoughts?

Blut Wump · 03-16-2008, 06:59 AM

It'll be a cold day in Hell when I chuck a healthy egg yolk for fear of eating it.

Swole_2112 · 03-16-2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blut Wump

It'll be a cold day in Hell when I chuck a healthy egg yolk for fear of eating it.

Even though I've been eating only the whites for a while, I like the way you think, Blut.

andrew_plamondon · 03-16-2008, 08:26 AM

Eg yolks are already filled with vitamin and the dietary cholesterol isn't linked with our blood cholesterol levels. It's linked with saturated (and trans) fat intake though so as long as you check your saturated fat intake it sould be fine. I wouldn't rely only on eggs though, except maybe if you get omega-3 or free-range chicken's eggs (which are omega-3 filled too). Meat is the best source of food but nowadays meat is different in many ways from what it used to be (more fat and that fat is more saturated and less polyunsaturated for example).

Sarge · 03-16-2008, 09:57 AM

seems I eat a half dozen whole eggs at a time these days.

i don't think I could choke down egg beaters if I wanted to like I used to.

I'm healthy as a horse, said my doc last time I was there. Also had a life insurance blood test, ect and they let me in without 2nd tests or a peep about something being 'unusual.'

C_T · 03-17-2008, 09:15 AM

The omega 3 eggs have minimal saturated fats if your worried about that.

MR. BMJ · 03-17-2008, 09:19 AM

Can't really add anything else than what has been posted. I eat the whole egg as well

Just figure it in with your daily calorie/ratios and adjust accordingly. I absolutley do not have the patience anymore to separate the egg yolk or de-shell a dozen+ eggs....so I just scramble mine

BMJ

strawberryriddick · 03-19-2008, 07:40 AM

Studies show that heart disease might not be linked to cholesterol, but rather an inflammation of the arteries. This is supported by the fact that over 60% of heart attacks occur in people with normal cholesterol levels (Source).

The believed culprit?

Quote:

Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood. Too much of it is related to a higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease (fatty deposits in peripheral arteries). Evidence suggests that homocysteine may promote atherosclerosis (fatty deposits in blood vessels) by damaging the inner lining of arteries and promoting blood clots. However, a causal link hasn't been established.

Source

B vitamins, like folic acid, help reduce homosysteine, which is caused by eating protein. While the quote says a "causal link hasn't been established," the article goes on to say that it's currently trying to be established how much folic acid is needed, not if folic acid is needed. The recommendation from the AHA is 440mcg (micrograms) of folic acid daily, and a balanced diet.

trivial · 03-19-2008, 07:41 AM

Well hell, looks like I might be eating more eggs again

.

I love scrambled eggs.....

Beverly McD. · 03-19-2008, 11:30 AM

I usually throw in a couple of yolks, along with about 6 egg whites. I think that overall they are good for you. I just don't want to eat that many calories at once. Actually I DO want to

, but I DON'T want to pay the price of the extra calories!

*Bunny* · 03-19-2008, 11:37 AM

^^ agreed with Bev. It's more of a cal thing with me.

Just some interesting facts.

The Incredible, Edible Egg Yolk

Beverly McD. · 03-19-2008, 11:41 AM

That is interesting! Anyone ever try the raw yolk? Does it really taste like vanilla?

kweenkandykorn · 03-19-2008, 11:43 AM

are we talkin Cadbury??? Cause I do beleive the yolks in dem der thangs might just be bad for ya...

sassy69 · 03-19-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Beverly McD.

That is interesting! Anyone ever try the raw yolk? Does it really taste like vanilla?

When I first started "eating healthy" I was doing raw egg whites, which were kinda gross anyway. But when it came to the yolk part, I just couldn't... something about the consistency of them and that its like squished baby chick....

Of course now, bring it baby! I do cook my eggs before eating tho...

Sue Me · 03-19-2008, 03:49 PM

I know I am a broken record when it comes to eggs, but seriously, SALSA....it spices things up...

Plus, toss in some hardboiled eggs, pre-make them, and then peel and eat - you can make a game-time decision as you peel whether to eat the whole egg or just the white.

ILIEKFUDE · 03-19-2008, 03:53 PM

cholesterol converts to testosterone haha

! Yum.

Blut Wump · 03-19-2008, 04:01 PM

Actually, it converts to pregnenolone.

A Rundown on Steroid Hormones

03-16-2008, 06:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Swole_2112 Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,500 Rep Power: 23742	Thoughts on the fat in egg yolks Leaving genetic inclination aside, I've recently learned that the consumption of dietary cholesterol does not have that significant of an effect on blood-cholesterol levels by comparison to the consumption of saturated and trans fatty acids. All that being said, what do some of you think of getting your fat through egg yolks? Arnold wrote that when considering some of the nutrients found in the yolks of eggs, it is better to remove fat from other sources and keep the whole egg. Thoughts?

03-16-2008, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sarge Goal Setting Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northly Posts: 4,115 Rep Power: 43039	seems I eat a half dozen whole eggs at a time these days. i don't think I could choke down egg beaters if I wanted to like I used to. I'm healthy as a horse, said my doc last time I was there. Also had a life insurance blood test, ect and they let me in without 2nd tests or a peep about something being 'unusual.' __________________ APT Pro Gear 'All that we are is a result of what we have thought...' - Buddha

03-17-2008, 09:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
MR. BMJ EXECUTIVE MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 10,145 Rep Power: 337888	Can't really add anything else than what has been posted. I eat the whole egg as well Just figure it in with your daily calorie/ratios and adjust accordingly. I absolutley do not have the patience anymore to separate the egg yolk or de-shell a dozen+ eggs....so I just scramble mine BMJ __________________ "No researcher has made a human bigger than a dumb-shit bodybuilder."---Dan Duchaine (12/18/97) BMJ...aka...."SPANKY"

03-19-2008, 07:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
trivial heart like a maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,999 Rep Power: 332982	Well hell, looks like I might be eating more eggs again . I love scrambled eggs..... __________________ Funny bodybuilding tees, tanks and hoodies at www.wittystees.com Triv's Photo Album Bio First Comp Pics Fluffy Pics My New Log

03-19-2008, 11:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159465	I usually throw in a couple of yolks, along with about 6 egg whites. I think that overall they are good for you. I just don't want to eat that many calories at once. Actually I DO want to, but I DON'T want to pay the price of the extra calories!

03-16-2008, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blut Wump The Venerable Wump Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,540 Rep Power: 429954	It'll be a cold day in Hell when I chuck a healthy egg yolk for fear of eating it.

03-16-2008, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
andrew_plamondon Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 490 Rep Power: 4615	Eg yolks are already filled with vitamin and the dietary cholesterol isn't linked with our blood cholesterol levels. It's linked with saturated (and trans) fat intake though so as long as you check your saturated fat intake it sould be fine. I wouldn't rely only on eggs though, except maybe if you get omega-3 or free-range chicken's eggs (which are omega-3 filled too). Meat is the best source of food but nowadays meat is different in many ways from what it used to be (more fat and that fat is more saturated and less polyunsaturated for example).

03-17-2008, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
C_T Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 134 Rep Power: 1545	The omega 3 eggs have minimal saturated fats if your worried about that.

03-19-2008, 11:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Changing my mind like I change clothes... Posts: 9,030 Rep Power: 511525	^^ agreed with Bev. It's more of a cal thing with me. Just some interesting facts. The Incredible, Edible Egg Yolk __________________ Click to Make Tweak Really Embarrassed!! *Brief Bunny* History*......New Log: Time To DeFluff The Bunny* Please help a Good Cause ....... Start your Albums Anafit Sponsored Athlete - The AF Store

03-19-2008, 11:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159465	That is interesting! Anyone ever try the raw yolk? Does it really taste like vanilla?

03-19-2008, 11:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
kweenkandykorn AF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 92 Rep Power: 2356	are we talkin Cadbury??? Cause I do beleive the yolks in dem der thangs might just be bad for ya...

03-19-2008, 03:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sue Me Scumbag Banker Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 622 Rep Power: 9764	I know I am a broken record when it comes to eggs, but seriously, SALSA....it spices things up... Plus, toss in some hardboiled eggs, pre-make them, and then peel and eat - you can make a game-time decision as you peel whether to eat the whole egg or just the white.

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Blut Wump The Venerable Wump Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,540 Rep Power: 429954	Actually, it converts to pregnenolone. A Rundown on Steroid Hormones

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