Question 1

I am eating 12 eggs per day , cholesterol level?

Accepted Answer

12 eggs a day is too much.Eggs are very nutritious and you can have 1to2 daily but 12 eggs a day is too much cholesterol
you should get your cholesterol checked in your blood and if it is normal you can keep eating what you are, if high you will have to cut down
it also depends on how much exercise you do and your weight etc.
Check your blood cholesterol, that is ldl, hdl;triglycerides.

Question 2

Does the yolk in egg increase the cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

All of the cholesterol found in eggs is in the yolk and it's a fair amount. If you ate scrambled eggwhites instead of scrambled eggs it would have zero cholesterol.

Question 3

What is the truth about egg yolks and ldl cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Egg yolks have about 186grams of saturated fat which is half the fat intake for the day. If your LDL is high, egg whites are better since they do not have any fat in them & are a great source of protein. If you must eat egg yolks, use the eggs with omega 3 and limit to 3 egg yolks per week.

Question 4

Is there anything i can eat(meats wise) to lower bad cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Limit yourself to the number of calories necessary to maintain ideal weight.  If you're overweight, limit your calories to lose a pound or two a week.  Unless you have an inherited cause for your elevated ldl, you'll lower it with this regimen. Daily exercise will also further lower it. 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day can help raise your good (HDL) cholesterol.

Question 5

Could you tell me how much eggs can a cholesterol patient eat in a week?

Accepted Answer

Simplest answer is probably different for different folks. One or two whole eggs a week within a low fat diet is likely fine for most.

Question 6

Can anyone tell me what can i eat to gain weight (without eating meat or eggs due to vegetarianism)?

Accepted Answer

Foods to help w healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, Avocados, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil & Smoothies (w added silken tofu ).

Question 7

I eat 3 eggs every morning. i'm also active (cardio and strength training everyday). should i be concerned about my cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

High cholesterol can occur even if you are physically active and in good shape.  This condition is a combination of genetic and acquired factors.  While you cannot do anything about the genetics, you can stay active (as you do) and improve your diet with respect to high cholesterol.  If you have never had you cholesterol checked, I think you are at a good age when it should be done.

Question 8

Is eating more than one egg a day too much cholesterol and harmful for you? is the 'one-egg-a-day' saying a myth? i need reliable resources (studies)

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a myth that has now been proven incorrect.  Your stomach and small intestine break down the food you eat into sugars, proteins, and fats.  Your liver does not see 'cholesterol' from dietary intake. It sees proteins, sugars and fats. Thus eating cholesterol does not have much bearing on your own cholesterol counts.

Question 9

Having one boiled egg per day - for 5 days a week > will it increase my cholesterol in the long run? 
i do regular 45+ mins exercise in the evening)

Accepted Answer

that one egg per day would affect your cholesterol level.

Question 10

Help please! is egg cholesterol healthy or unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Like most things, in moderation chicken eggs are ok.

Cholesterol in eggs vs meat

I am eating 12 eggs per day , cholesterol level?

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Does the yolk in egg increase the cholesterol levels?

What is the truth about egg yolks and ldl cholesterol?

Is there anything i can eat(meats wise) to lower bad cholesterol?

Could you tell me how much eggs can a cholesterol patient eat in a week?

Can anyone tell me what can i eat to gain weight (without eating meat or eggs due to vegetarianism)?

I eat 3 eggs every morning. i'm also active (cardio and strength training everyday). should i be concerned about my cholesterol?

Is eating more than one egg a day too much cholesterol and harmful for you? is the 'one-egg-a-day' saying a myth? i need reliable resources (studies)

Having one boiled egg per day - for 5 days a week > will it increase my cholesterol in the long run? i do regular 45+ mins exercise in the evening)

Help please! is egg cholesterol healthy or unhealthy?

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