Question 1

are boiled eggs healthy?

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Eggs: Yes, boiled eggs provide fats and protein. It has more unsaturated than saturated fats and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, boiled egg yolk is often recommended  infants" diet. Its Albumin (white part) is not recommended until age 1.

Question 2

are fried eggs healthy or unhealthy?

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In the middle: An egg is low in calories, but contains more than half your day's limit of cholesterol. Eggs are relatively high in fat, and it's partially  saturated fat. What you fry it in can add saturated fat.  The egg white in fried in a touch of olive oil is very healthy.

Question 3

help please! is eating sunnyside up eggs healthy?

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Sort of: It does not matter how you cook you eggs as long as they are adequately cooked. Eggs do have health benefits, especially egg whites which are high in protein. Egg yolks are high in cholesterol.

Question 4

how long is the egg healthy during ovulation?

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12 hours: After the egg is ovulated it is only healthy to be fertilized for about 12 hours.  After that the egg dies off and is resorbed by the body.

Question 5

are larger eggs or smaller eggs healthier, if you are trying to eat more protein and less fat? is the protein-to-fat ratio the same for all egg sizes?

Accepted Answer

Eggs: Farm fresh from free range  are the best but the size does not change the ratio.

Question 6

enjoy eating eggs but read study eggs increase risk of prostate cancer. is this true ? should i limit or quit eating eggs ? are eggs healthy ? thanks

Accepted Answer

See below: The great "egg" debate about whether eggs are good or bad for you has been going on for many years and will likely continue to do so. A study from 5 years ago reported an 81% increase in lethal prostate cancer (PCa) in men who ate &gt;2.5 eggs per week. But other factors were involved as well. Best advice for PCa prevention: heart-healthy diet, exercise, maintain proper body weight, avoid tobacco use

Question 7

is eating an egg everyday healthy?

Accepted Answer

Egg is food: An egg is food. There are no particular extra health benefits or dangers from eating an egg.

Question 8

are egg beaters healthy?

Accepted Answer

Egg beaters: Egg beaters are a reasonable food to eat if cholesterol intake is a problem.

Question 9

help please! is egg cholesterol healthy or unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: Like most things, in moderation chicken eggs are ok.

Question 10

what contributes to a good egg and healthy embryo?

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A few ideas: A good embryo comes from a good, egg, and to a lesser extent, good sperm.  Nutrition, stress, alcohol use, smoking have all been shown to contribute to egg quality.  The type of stimulation used in ivf has a big effect, and there are medications available that will improve the egg yield in women experiencing problems with stimulation.

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